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chocking

verb

present participle of chock
as in braking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocking
  1. braking
  2. stalling
  3. sticking
  4. halting
  5. cutting off
  6. arresting
  7. jamming
  8. dismantling
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  • This section ends with another heavy braking zone at Turn 17, where speeds are expected to drop from 175mph to around 60mph.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Aston Martin / Brough Superior Brough’s also doing its double-wishbone ‘Fior fork’ front suspension that separates steering and braking forces, and avoids diving.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of braking
Verb
  • Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh accused the state of stalling in a way that could jeopardize the defense's trial preparation.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • So brazenly setting up the next chapter before finishing the first undercuts an otherwise solid finish, but Season 2 is peppered with hallmarks of a series stalling for time.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stalling
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  • And while getting Vicki back on the show hasn’t made for particularly fun television, her Debbie Downer season (apologies to Victoria, but Emily’s assessment is sticking) is at least authentic.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This seasoning repels moisture and prevents food from sticking at a molecular level.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sticking
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  • Allstate and State Farm are seeking a limited return to writing new home insurance policies in California after halting new business in 2022 and 2023.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In this podcast episode, Altman addresses the reality of AI alignment, the Hugging Face incident, and OpenAI's commitment to halting training runs if safety thresholds aren't met.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of halting
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  • The trade system is also being fragmented by global trade dynamics like export restrictions, tariffs, sanctions cutting off certain sources, and shipping and logistics breakdowns.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • If time is limited, prioritize cutting off seed heads and flower structures.
    — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutting off
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  • The arresting image is a metaphor for the feminine condition, Porodina says.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • What deputies say happened The arresting deputy reported several signs of possible impairment, including bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and difficulty maintaining his balance.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of arresting
Verb
  • Electronic warfare systems commonly work by jamming or spoofing the radio links used to control unmanned aircraft.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In other words…the exact group of people who might still be jamming to Macklemore.
    — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of jamming
Verb
  • The last lingering customers left, and the dismantling began.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Who’s dismantling institutional conventions faster than those towers fell — and replacing them with his largely self-serving own.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismantling
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“Chocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocking. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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