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as in deterrence
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to prevent from achieving a goal
in popular fiction the hero will always foil the villain's plans
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Recent Examples of foiling
Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Snorkeling, fishing, e-foiling, jetskiing, and stand-up paddleboarding are also available.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
But as electric foiling becomes quieter, smoother, and more refined, the NAVI feels like a sign that this once-experimental tech is maturing – and carving out a more practical niche for itself on the water.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
It will be equipped with Enata’s proprietary foiling system—the same one that appeared on 32-foot predecessor Spirit, but with a few refinements.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Available in a limited series and priced at 480 euros, the navy unisex design crafted from leather comes with clean lines, a distinctive statement tongue flap with the Puma logo and the Jil Sander one rendered in golden foiling on the side.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead of doom-scrolling and checking e-mails, spend your device-free days exploring the Cayman reefs, wind foiling, or horseback riding.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
This week, Gabriel Basso returns as the Netflix hit's intrepid FBI agent after foiling a chemical weapons attack at the end of season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Having won 10 grueling races, that boat proved foiling could survive offshore conditions, not only flat water or short-course racing like the America’s Cup or SailGP.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Industry pioneer Candela is aiming to change minds, demonstrating that its foiling e-ferry can go the distance and make use of existing or mobile chargers along the way.
—Stefan Ionescu
february 04, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Nine years after foiling a lucrative weapons tradeoff and delivering Roper to Syrian captors, Pine has gone undercover again, eventually reuniting with foreign investigator Angela Burr (Colman) as an MI6 operative.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) released footage showing what appears to be heavily armed officers foiling the brazen burglary as two suspects, dressed in black hoodies and face masks, attempted to flee with an armful of designer items.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The outfit also offers more low-key options like paddleboarding and e-foiling, plus half- and full-day excursions to popular snorkeling spots and the conch mounds.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Saladita La Ventana specializes in everything from kiteboarding and wing foiling to parawinging and SUP.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Snorkeling, fishing, e-foiling, jetskiing, and stand-up paddleboarding are also available.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Right on the edge of the river, there are ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, and wing foiling.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
But as electric foiling becomes quieter, smoother, and more refined, the NAVI feels like a sign that this once-experimental tech is maturing – and carving out a more practical niche for itself on the water.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
It will be equipped with Enata’s proprietary foiling system—the same one that appeared on 32-foot predecessor Spirit, but with a few refinements.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Available in a limited series and priced at 480 euros, the navy unisex design crafted from leather comes with clean lines, a distinctive statement tongue flap with the Puma logo and the Jil Sander one rendered in golden foiling on the side.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead of doom-scrolling and checking e-mails, spend your device-free days exploring the Cayman reefs, wind foiling, or horseback riding.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
After a solid opening day in marginal foiling breeze on Saturday, the Americans really came into their own on Sunday.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
This week, Gabriel Basso returns as the Netflix hit's intrepid FBI agent after foiling a chemical weapons attack at the end of season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Having won 10 grueling races, that boat proved foiling could survive offshore conditions, not only flat water or short-course racing like the America’s Cup or SailGP.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Industry pioneer Candela is aiming to change minds, demonstrating that its foiling e-ferry can go the distance and make use of existing or mobile chargers along the way.
—Stefan Ionescu
february 04, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Nine years after foiling a lucrative weapons tradeoff and delivering Roper to Syrian captors, Pine has gone undercover again, eventually reuniting with foreign investigator Angela Burr (Colman) as an MI6 operative.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) released footage showing what appears to be heavily armed officers foiling the brazen burglary as two suspects, dressed in black hoodies and face masks, attempted to flee with an armful of designer items.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The outfit also offers more low-key options like paddleboarding and e-foiling, plus half- and full-day excursions to popular snorkeling spots and the conch mounds.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Saladita La Ventana specializes in everything from kiteboarding and wing foiling to parawinging and SUP.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foiling
Noun
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The council keeps losing court battles on issues ranging from its Voter ID law to its efforts to censor library books to its thwarting of state housing laws.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mack and the Chargers’ defense pressured quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs, frustrating them and keeping them out of their comfort zones.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And throughout this tumultuous epoch, the battle over America got wrapped up in the baffling intricacies of health care—first insurance coverage, then COVID.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even so, Pritzker’s unwillingness to push for construction in Bronzeville, on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital, remains a baffling mystery.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It has not been publicly announced where the Gonzalez will operate precisely, but such missions often involve ballistic missile defense patrols, escort operations, and NATO deterrence missions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The new leadership may try to remedy that by rushing toward a nuclear weapon so as to actually provide deterrence.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.—
Patricia Kime,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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A number of airlines have halted flights to Dubai, hampering travel and freight transport.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.—
Brian Winter,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Baking Soda As an alkaline compound, baking soda is skilled at neutralizing odors.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Southern had won its second NCAA Tournament game in the First Four, defeating Samford 65-53.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mustangs won the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) title Sunday, defeating MiraCosta 78-71.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Foiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foiling. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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