chocking

Definition of chockingnext
present participle of chock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocking
Verb
  • In cars, they’re used to connect the battery to motors, for lights and sensors, for braking systems, airbag controllers, entertainment systems and electric windows.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Drivers should slow down significantly while accelerating and braking gradually.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Agents made no arrests, but half of the 12-man team working on the site stayed home the following day, stalling the construction process, a real estate agent representing the property’s developer told the Los Angeles Times.
    Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Detroit’s offense was taking what was given, stalling in the red zone, but walking away with points.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Toronto switches, sticking Sandro Mamukelashvili on Sexton.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • In the process, Tony becomes somewhat of an antihero by sticking it to corporate America.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Their lack of insight into their adversaries’ intelligence capability makes these militiamen demonstrably ineffectual at halting intelligence breaches.
    Elizabeth Tsurkov, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The Administration also scaled back mRNA vaccine projects aimed at advancing the development of countermeasures for public health emergencies, halting 22 projects worth nearly $500 million that involved contracts with major pharmaceutical companies such as Moderna and Pfizer.
    Connor Greene, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, prune these shrubs after the flowers have begun to fall off in late spring to avoid cutting off the buds that will be next year’s blooms.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The Iranian government has increasingly cracked down on demonstrators in recent days, cutting off internet access and phone lines in Tehran in the middle of last week.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The arresting officer’s injuries did not require medical attention, Frasier told the Idaho Statesman by email.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The government is also still cracking down on dissent, arresting people for celebrating Maduro’s capture.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • These would have involved aircraft for jamming operations, some surveillance, fighter jets to strike targets, and some to provide an escort for the helicopters bringing in a special forces unit and members of the FBI.
    R. Evan Ellis, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Is Mine Tour presented by Black Promoters Collective will also be jamming.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Trump joined Israel in dismantling Gaza and the Hamas terror network ― a worthy mission ― but then crafted a plan that would put himself in charge of rebuilding and governing the Palestinian territory and commit American troops to keeping order.
    Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
  • From dismantling scientific research institutions in Colorado to increasing our utility rates, his revenge tour will have real impacts on people’s lives, including those who voted for him.
    Meg Froelich, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Chocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocking. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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