diking

Definition of dikingnext
present participle of dike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diking
Verb
  • The pandemic shutdown prompted her to revisit fencing after having tried it as a youth.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
  • As fencing scales at Trinity College, the school will continue to invest in its other sports, including its dynastic squash program.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • On that point, the weather service is hedging its bet as to when that trend will start.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • But a better route to that outcome would be for your electric utility to do that hedging itself and share those savings with you.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 May 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 8 Jun. 2026.

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