diking

present participle of dike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diking
Verb
  • Bury an additional foot of fencing below the surface to discourage burrowing.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Board President Tom Olsen said the area's significance came to light after an archeological study was completed last year, when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to install fencing around the dog park area.
    Ashley Grams, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead of hedging before the push, engineers hedge after it.
    Khurram Javed Mir, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • About as many calls were sold as bought, suggesting traders might be hedging bullish bets on the ETF via spreads that will cap the upside if the fund posts more gains like the 24% rally its on today.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.
    Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Diking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diking. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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