gearing

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing
Verb
  • By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • O’Donoghue is adapting her book for the small screen.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Farmers have proven resilient time and again, adapting to changing markets, weather extremes and economic uncertainty.
    Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Numerous items containing a DNA profile matching Wengel were also seized from Hite’s apartment and surrounding areas, including a 12-inch Diablo Steel Damon Carbide Sawzall blade.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Her wide-leg trousers came in a matching deep blue hue and incorporated cargo pockets.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the studio, though, the band remains focused on the work and is already shaping its next musical era.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The brand’s return to NYFW centered on honoring a community of women shaping today’s creative landscape.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Williams won his first of five Oscars for Fiddler on the Roof, seamlessly tailoring the Broadway musical's score to the big screen.
    Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
  • As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Headquartered south of Munich in Kochel, Germany, Nugget Schmiede got its start on the rental and sale side of the Ford Nugget, eventually honing its skills at customizing Ford's small camper van and developing aftermarket components and accessories for it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
  • My overall impression was of someone who’d rather be customizing Excel tabs than prophesizing doom.
    Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024, girl group ILLIT became the first K-pop rookie group to enter the Billboard 100 with their debut single, putting a bigger spotlight on the talent platformed in these shows.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Even with an already comfortable lead, Coronado’s attack kept putting shots on frame, logging two second-half goals.
    Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Lawrence has had this effect lately, fashioning signature mid-career roles for the likes of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey).
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
    Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on gearing

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!