diking

present participle of dike

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Verb
  • During the Democratic National Convention last year, the courthouse was subjected to numerous layers of security, including not only fencing but a tight screening process inside requiring those with business in the building to leave their IDs with officers in the lobby.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In 1973 a fencing contractor working in Queensland, Australia, noticed an unusual-looking wallaby on a property being cleared for cattle.
    Lauren Liebhaber September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Drop hedging words like just or maybe.
    Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • As a result, Apple is hedging its bet and allocating just 10% of its production for it, The Information reports.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Diking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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