gearing

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
  • At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
  • There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • At these protests, Patriot Front members wear matching chino pants, blue button-down shirts and white face gaiters.
    Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Clairvoyant Brewing is tapping its own fresh kegs again after an 18-month beer production halt, launching a Czech pilsner Friday priced at $5 a pint for that day only — matching the price when the Boise brewery opened in 2017.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • In Selma, and elsewhere, the former president often spoke about collectively shaping destiny.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • The timber titan played a role in shaping Northern California’s lumber economy during the state’s rapid industrial expansion.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • Imagine spending hours refining a resume, tailoring it to a specific role—only to have the system reject the upload or incorrectly parse the information.
    ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Shoutout to PatchBuilt for customizing their German Shepherd patch for us and giving him a floppy ear.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • However, Mary was fond of customizing her jewelry pieces to make them into something new and more to her taste.
    Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
  • The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.
    Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 25 May 2026
  • Kennedy died in October and the team was playing for her all season, ending it with a second consecutive state title while fashioning a 24-6 record.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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