diked

Definition of dikednext
past tense of dike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diked
Verb
  • The Drawing Room extends into a calm outdoor courtyard fenced off by French doors and covered by a canopy of latticed vines.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The site attracted vandals and groups of as many as 40 loiterers at a time before its parking lot was fenced off.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The prediction markets have done what any savvy trader or firm might—they’ve hedged their bets.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • But this also means that many investors who haven't yet hedged because protective options are so expensive are ready to sell shares in the face of weakness.
    Scott Nations, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Diked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diked. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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