diking

Definition of dikingnext
present participle of dike
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Verb
  • While some canvases feature just fencing and textile patterns, others incorporate hands and figures, sometimes in vulnerable moments.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Baker also accuses the city of not fencing off the potentially dangerous area.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Others are hedging their bets that the infrastructure will attract the tenant.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The budget airline is hedging 70% of its summer fuel, with the price locked in at $706 per metric ton of jet fuel.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 23 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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