gearing

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear

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Verb
  • Perhaps pitchers and umpires are simply adjusting to the new technology, and by midsummer any early kinks will be forgotten.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Peanut cannot smell, but caregivers say that limitation does not appear to be stopping him from adjusting to his new surroundings.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
    Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
    Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The left-hander gave up eight runs — matching his career high — on 10 hits and two walks.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This matching linen-blend set makes getting dressed a breeze.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The guitarist who once played for Van Halen and is known for shaping a legendary rock sound is now rebuilding his life from the ground up.
    Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Because some of the slabs are so wavy, Blackman had to get creative when shaping the wood.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Kelce’s tailoring choices on the day Swift walks down the aisle will certainly make news, too.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • All over Chinese platforms, social media users are using the reality TV star as their profile pictures, customizing them to show Jenner in different professions in order to manifest their career goals.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Wainwright alleges that the company started putting profits over people, which is when problems began to escalate.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Certainly the road to fashioning Miami into a global business leader will be long and arduous—and Griffin knows it.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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