gearing

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear

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Verb
  • As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.
    John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The setup uses a modulation technique that splits data into multiple frequency channels, allowing efficient use of bandwidth while adapting to signal conditions.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Center fielder Oneil Cruz botched consecutive plays in the first inning, helping the Mets score five runs off a surprisingly ineffective Skenes (0-1), matching his career high.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • DeRozan had 33 points and six rebounds while matching his season high with 11 assists for the Kings (19-55), who had won five of eight before losing the first two games of their current five-game road trip.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As naval forces continue to adopt autonomous systems, such advancements are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of underwater warfare and maritime security.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The mental health care system now offers broader access through telehealth and data-driven diagnostics because these tools enable health professionals to work together while customizing treatment plans.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • There are also options to jump into other settings menus, such as for customizing the controls.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk.
    LISA MASCARO, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The King and Queen were metaphorically putting an arm around them.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Whatever capacity Mike does have for dedication is going into fashioning himself a reality television character, rather than into turning over cabins or wiping the deck.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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