hiving

present participle of hive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiving
Verb
  • The video showed taunting fans swarming the hotel, a few blocks south of Madison Square Garden.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • This may be the denouement of all of Nilsson’s multitudinous and swarming work.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The chef and restaurateur, who just opened Casa Vialetto on Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, can’t quite believe the flurry of diners flocking to his new restaurant.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
  • The desert city has long been known for spiritual retreats, vortex hikes, and restorative getaways, but more visitors are now flocking there after dark.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • There were few jobs in the area and his life as a pastoralist, herding his livestock from place to place, was tough.
    Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The pair were able to catch the sheep after herding it into a fenced area, Knicely’s email said.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport is also bustling, with passengers thronging around its duty-free shops.
    Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
  • Everything around him pounding in its pulse, the song of the world thronging in all its discord.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Keep scrolling for even more vacation-ready finds that’ll make packing for summer trips a whole lot easier — and, more importantly, far less expensive.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Originally a sweet rice fritter served with café au lait, Muhammad turned it savory, packing his batter with salmon for a more substantial bite.
    Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • One man from Philadelphia is on a mission to collect a bottle of beer produced in each country — merging his affection for soccer and suds ahead of the tournament.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • The acts played the same local haunts and campus functions before merging into a supergroup that would alter the course of modern music history.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 June 2026
  • An instant coconut cordial is made by combining coconut milk and sugar.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • And the indie is committed to connecting writers and editors who’ve been impacted by the carceral system with those who have not.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • While there isn’t enough time in the show for everyone to have a one-on-one experience with the dancer, watching an audience and cast member attempt to get in sync with each other underlines the night’s themes of connecting.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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“Hiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiving. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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