gating

Definition of gatingnext
present participle of gate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gating
Verb
  • Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.
    Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 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
Verb
  • Airports typically store just a few days’ worth of jet fuel, and airlines largely stopped hedging and storing their own fuel in recent years.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
  • At the same time, Delta appears to be hedging its bets.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Gating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gating. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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