gears

verb

present tense third-person singular of gear
as in models

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gears
  1. shapes
  2. conditions
  3. adjusts
  4. matches
  5. suits
  6. fashions
  7. tailors
  8. adapts
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  • That level of detail shapes everything from event content to how a sales team frames a demo.
    — Rob Sanchez, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The centers are based on Bill Strickland's belief that environment shapes behavior.
    — Kristine Sorensen, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of shapes
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  • Corporate culture often conditions executives to ignore their gut.
    — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution.
    — Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Definition of conditions
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  • Adaptive cruise control also gains Curve Speed Control, which adjusts its operation for bends, and Overtake Assist to help when passing slower traffic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Peak brightness with both HDR and SDR content is 2,000 nits (on the XDR monitor peak SDR luminance is up to 1,000 nits), and the True Tone setting automatically adjusts HDR tone mapping, brightness, and white point based on ambient lighting.
    — John Higgins, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjusts
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  • China’s Unitree, which sells robots for much less than American rivals, listed in Shanghai in August and has since seen its value fall, as investors question whether actual demand matches the hype.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The 14,000-square-foot Dutch Colonial was built in 1928 and has a limestone façade that matches the State Capitol building two blocks away.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of matches
Verb
  • There are several ways to do this, and experts recommend choosing the method that best suits you.
    — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Make your interest known, then listen carefully enough to learn whether the opportunity actually suits you.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of suits
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  • Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is running for reelection as an unpopular incumbent, fashions himself a champion for working people and has been, to put it mildly, less than a hard-nosed negotiator with unions.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Back in the exhibition space, another section is dedicated to the work of the modiste, or milliner, who fashions hats from materials like canvas, organza, leather and tweed.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashions
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  • Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, the organization tailors its assistance to families’ individual needs, providing direct grants, grocery and clothing gift cards, food, transportation assistance and other essentials.
    — Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailors
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  • The design will support future upgrades as the Navy adapts its defenses to emerging threats.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As the loads get heavier and the workouts get more intense, the body adapts and grows stronger.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of adapts
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