HIVING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

hiving

verb

present participle of hive

as in swarming

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Brees alone didn’t easily dispose of the Cardinals, thanks to one of Reggie Bush’s most memorable NFL performances and a swarming Saints defense.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
But the company has already demonstrated such drone swarming capability during a live-fire combat exercise at a US military range at Camp Blanding in Florida.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of swarming

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Elevated gas prices are nudging US consumers into smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, and more carmakers are flocking to the midsize truck segment, where rugged features help plump up margins.

— Bloomberg, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
The opening frame saw nearly 1 million moviegoers flocking to cinemas on its opening Thursday alone.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of flocking

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The exemption was created in 2022 and later extended to account for the around-the-clock nature of herding work.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
As crews worked on the ground, a hardworking white sheepdog sprang into action, herding a nearby group of goats away from the landing area and helping keep the helicopter's path clear.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of herding

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Smaller particles can release mechanical stress more effectively, but increasing surface area can also promote unwanted reactions with the electrolyte and reduce packing density.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling to explore the missing room accessories and items to consider packing for your next hotel visit, from travel-size humidifiers to non-slip socks.

— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

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Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal.

— David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
For many years, Chicago teachers had no interest in merging the funds because TRS wasn’t nearly as healthy as Chicago’s.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

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On the other side, a number of A-listers have added their names to an anti-merger petition that has drawn more than 5,000 signatures, citing fears about potential layoffs and sensitivity around combining two major studios.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Faster response against undersea threats The company said combining commercial software development methods with current military hardware can help deliver new capabilities faster.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of combining

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In 2019, inspections were ordered for some Boeing 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 after some planes were found to have cracks in the component connecting the plane’s fuselage to the wings.

— Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Engineers fill the primary cooling loop, including the reactor pressure vessel, pressurizer, and connecting pipes, with ultra-pure demineralized water.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

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