hiving

Definition of hivingnext
present participle of hive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiving
Verb
  • Peppered with museums and cultural centers, as well as some ritzy retail, this corridor has turned into a swarming hub for locals and travelers—exactly as Rosewood’s Cheng family intended.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The same media outlets swarming around, talking to any and everyone who is willing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Aspiring surfers have been flocking to Sri Lanka’s southern coastline for its beginner-friendly waves and laidback scene.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.
    Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Republican margins in Congress are extremely slim and getting members to coalesce behind one blueprint will be like herding cats.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This weekend, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs will resemble the rolling hills of Scotland, complete with bagpipes, Highland games, herding dogs and even haggis.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Nowhere perhaps was the searing heat more evident than at Melbourne Park, where the usual crowds thronging outside the Australian Open tennis tournament dwindled to a ghost town as temperatures soared.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Most of the people thronging the market were there to buy gold coins or bars — not jewelry — Mahavir Kothari, a wholesaler of precious metals in Zaveri Bazaar told CNBC.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Often, the abusive partner will blame the other person for not packing enough water, not walking fast enough or not having the right gear or equipment.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Instead of packing multiple pairs, these are the only sneakers that earn a spot in my travel wardrobe.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The system models a nuclear reactor by merging neutronics, thermal hydraulics, structural mechanics, materials behavior, and fuel performance in one platform.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Two Kansas City-area gardens are merging under one ownership starting immediately.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The company explained that the missile is intended to meet urgent warfighter requirements by combining high-speed performance with production scalability.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Hiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiving. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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