diking

Definition of dikingnext
present participle of dike

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diking
Verb
  • According to Kentucky law, second-degree trespassing is when someone knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building or upon premises as to which notice against trespass is given by fencing or other enclosures.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Davidson also discussed plans for fencing and landscaping in the area facing the street.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As Iran weakens, a power vacuum is emerging across the Middle East — and Saudi Arabia is moving to fill it by recalibrating relations with former rivals, hedging global partnerships and asserting a more independent foreign policy, according to several experts.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Like Birds’ pass defense to cool down Shough, but hedging with Saints to cover getting that extra half-point.
    Greg Cote January 1, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Diking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diking. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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