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designing

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verb

present participle of design

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of designing
Adjective
That means giving up or sharing power and privilege and doing the hard work of listening and co-designing solutions with the marginalized groups. Setche Kwamu-Nana, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2020 In the 1960s, the computing pioneer Grace Murray Hopper would hand out 11.8-inch lengths of wire to illustrate how designing smaller electronic parts would create faster computers. John Markoff, New York Times, 29 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designing
Adjective
  • There are 12 zodiac animals in Chinese astrology, and people born in the year of the snake are considered intelligent, strategic, and cunning deep thinkers.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Coyotes often mate for life and are good parents, a contradiction to popular culture’s idea of the desert wolf as mischievous and cunning villain.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game and NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson is already planning on being on the field for that.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Bowles said Monday morning the Bucs remain focused on the task at hand, and that’s preparing for this week’s game against the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium while keeping an eye on the Sunday night game, in which the Falcons visit the Commanders.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The team will gather student input and feedback and promote student engagement by assisting with the planning and preparing of events.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • How to Mix Metals in Your Home: 5 Tips to Decorate With Metals Flawlessly Bring on the Stripes Stripes are undeniably a big part of the fisherman aesthetic, but don’t get cute about it, warns Jahan.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The bar and restaurant, known for its cute patio, scratch kitchen and large whiskey selection, made a slow comeback after the pandemic but seemed to be on stabler footing lately.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Last summer, Taiwanese officials from the National Development Council announced the visa intending to attract and retain foreign digital professionals to boost Taiwan's tourism and economy, according to the local media outlet Taipei Times.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Networking is specifically about connecting with people in the same line of work—or inside and outside your industry—intending to build lasting relationships.
    Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Wave of union efforts following COVID-19 Both Amazon and Starbucks saw a wave of organizing efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • However, some elevated roadways, particularly bridges, are expected to be slick throughout the day, posing a hazard to drivers.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The first storm started to take shape Wednesday afternoon over the central Mississippi Valley and brought slick conditions to parts of the region.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.
    Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Designing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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