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as in wrapping
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons she girded her waist with a delicate sash
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as in equipping
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield
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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes
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Recent Examples of girding
The work has begun Internally, Fed officials are girding for debate.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Not just any type of bus, but a marshrutka—a crowded, rumbling, claustrophobic Soviet holdover minibus, solidly built with steel girding and equally lacking in shock absorbers and seat padding.
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Irene Zabytko
may 7,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
With both a trustee and mayoral election in the offing for next year, the committee is girding itself for a hot and heavy election season in 2027.
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Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Colleges across the country are girding for the demographic cliff of fewer young people enrolling due to a decades-long, nationwide decline in birth rates.
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Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
The Asia energy crisis Asia, which gets much of its oil and gas from the Middle East, is now girding for an extended energy crisis.
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Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Schoolteachers are girding to address students’ questions, anger and confusion over a figure whose name and books are deeply embedded in state curriculum and celebrations.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
But as artificial general intelligence (AGI) came into view—the idea of a transformatively powerful technology that could surpass human geniuses at most tasks—Hunter-Torricke grew convinced industry executives weren’t girding for the level of disruption the technology would bring.
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Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
Baker said Yolo Food Bank is girding for the short term.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Not just any type of bus, but a marshrutka—a crowded, rumbling, claustrophobic Soviet holdover minibus, solidly built with steel girding and equally lacking in shock absorbers and seat padding.
—
Irene Zabytko
may 7,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
With both a trustee and mayoral election in the offing for next year, the committee is girding itself for a hot and heavy election season in 2027.
—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Colleges across the country are girding for the demographic cliff of fewer young people enrolling due to a decades-long, nationwide decline in birth rates.
—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
The Asia energy crisis Asia, which gets much of its oil and gas from the Middle East, is now girding for an extended energy crisis.
—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Schoolteachers are girding to address students’ questions, anger and confusion over a figure whose name and books are deeply embedded in state curriculum and celebrations.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
But as artificial general intelligence (AGI) came into view—the idea of a transformatively powerful technology that could surpass human geniuses at most tasks—Hunter-Torricke grew convinced industry executives weren’t girding for the level of disruption the technology would bring.
—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
Baker said Yolo Food Bank is girding for the short term.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girding
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The Truck was actually designed with wrapping it front of mind, explaining the boxy shape.
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With Endgame's story wrapping here, attention is already turning to the next Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 4.
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Part of that process involved Quenda embarking on a rigorous programme of nutrition and muscle development aimed at better equipping him to handle the greater degree of physicality in Premier League football without compromising his speed or agility.
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So in 2022, Helen Keller and some other nonprofits partnered with the Senegal Ministry of Health to try something different - training and equipping community health workers to treat severe acute malnutrition.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.
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Consider furnishing the patio with potted plants at different heights to build levels and create visual interest.
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Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
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Bad weather postponed a major construction project on Atlanta's primary highway encircling the city last weekend, but now the traffic chaos is here.
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Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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That demand is profitable and far more profitable than supplying chips for a $50 smartphone.
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