gearing

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing
Verb
  • Despite adjusting the practice structure, simplifying the call sheets, and even moving Whitt to the sideline, the Commanders found no solutions.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Artist and writer Kevin Mellon is adapting the graphic novel from the feature script written by Peykoff and the Neese Brothers, who are known as co-executive producers of The Umbrella Academy.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The book has recently been reissued at what feels like a propitious moment, when modern treatments of Greek myth proliferate, many of them adapting stories about destiny and order for a chaotic and individualistic time.
    Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • For the outing, Swift, 35, wore a Thom Browne RWB stripe-detail polo shirt, which retails for $1,110, with a matching Thom Browne Asymmetric wool miniskirt priced at $2,360.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The two-pack comes in six different colors with matching lids that include steam release vents, so your soup can reheat evenly and safely with no more splatters.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Poland can move from navigating the liabilities of geography to shaping the norms and infrastructure beyond Earth.
    Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Moore, who was honored with WWD's Fashion Icon award at the ceremony, posed with her long-time stylist and friend, Brad Goreski, who has played a major role in shaping her sartorial identity for the past two decades.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • On his Stranger Things season five press tour, actor Caleb McLaughlin truly came into his own this year, taking a fun, distinctive approach to tailoring and suiting up.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Hale thinks wearables could play an important role in helping people with difficult-to-treat chronic illnesses manage their symptoms, but that requires further tailoring Oura’s apps and readings for individual needs.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Companies are now taking open-source foundation models and customizing them with their own data, creating a faster, cheaper route to competitive AI.
    Sridhar Ramaswamy, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Lance Strait is one of hundreds of people whose car was damaged after putting gas at a King Soopers gas station in Parker earlier this week.
    Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Or, Allen could solidify his elite status by putting the team on his back much the same way that Jags fan did with Lawrence at a bar.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But Judge Subramanian said today he is still allowed to consider the evidence when fashioning the sentence.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • His newest installment centers on Hunnam as Gein, the infamous serial killer known for fashioning human body parts as furniture and clothing.
    Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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