gears

present tense third-person singular of gear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gears
Verb
  • Contrary to Johnson's claim, politics shapes conservatives' interpretation of biblical truth rather than biblical truth shaping their politics.
    Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In recent years, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the expert group that shapes the agency’s national vaccine recommendations, has considered dropping its recommendation for a first dose administered at age 11 or 12, since meningococcal infections are rare among preteens.
    Jamie Ducharme, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Emery adjusts for certain matches.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Authorities are trying to see if the person in custody matches the person in the security footage, Mason said.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In the latest video, the rapper shows off a new box set edition of the album—including a bright yellow vinyl, which perfectly matches her hair color.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.
    Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.
    Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Each individual character spawns their own stan following, fancam edits, out-of-context YouTube compilations, and more.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
  • An Olivet University student edits a video on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This profile customizes the amplification of sounds in real-time, enhancing clarity during conversations and media playback.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Gears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gears. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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