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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gating
Verb
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Alternative plans to control the island's mule deer population included fencing them in, relocating the deer, introducing predators and sterilization.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026 -
This has led to fencing being put up to stop the cats from entering the highway lanes.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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As of Thursday morning, the weather service appeared to be hedging its bets for snowfall on Sunday and Monday.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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In other words, Canada and others might consider the smart move to be economically and diplomatically hedging their bets between Washington and Beijing.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Gating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gating. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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