diking

verb

present participle of dike
as in gating

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  1. fencing
  2. hedging
  3. locking
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  • The administration’s 79-page proposal for the 8-acre park calls for fencing it all the way around with gates at the north and south entrances to control public access.
    — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Between the beds, tunnels of bent cattle fencing provide room for the crops to climb.
    — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of fencing
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  • But there is a feeling Everton are hedging their bets; willing to sell at the right price — close to £20m — but having placed a valuation on him that may deter at least some potential suitors.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Chopra said that suggests some Argentina fans are hedging rather than assuming their team will make the final.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of hedging
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  • 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
Definition of locking
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“Diking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diking. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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