niching

verb

present participle of niche
as in locating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niching
  1. locating
  2. establishing
  3. slapping
  4. clapping
  5. plopping
  6. ensconcing
  7. assembling
  8. planting
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  • The pastime is gaining attention on TikTok and growing in popularity nationwide, driving more folks to discover the appeal (and challenge) of locating and identifying wild mushrooms.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Both the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office assisted in locating the investigator’s body, though no further information about the incident has been shared publicly, according to the outlet.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of locating
Verb
  • Plants will spend a portion of this window simply establishing their root systems before even attempting production.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Those purveyors would handle all sourcing, hiring, and merchandising, and most of all, be responsible, in collaboration with the EDC, for establishing the 30% discounts.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishing
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  • This one is a badass soldier/leader, who can’t stop slapping Stuart, Kripke and Bert.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The Congolese drum, a traditional instrument of the Luba people, makes a sound akin to the hand slapping skin.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of slapping
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  • Eala supporters flooded the main stadium this week during her matches waving Philippines flags, and sometimes even clapping for opponents missed serves (a tennis etiquette no-no).
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the room applauded, the president did not appear to be clapping.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026
Definition of clapping
Verb
  • An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of plopping
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  • To avoid these outcomes, Israel needs to restore political stability in the country by shoring up its constitutional foundations, strengthening the rule of law, reaching more productively for a lasting settlement to the conflict with Palestinians, and better ensconcing itself within the region.
    — Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Definition of ensconcing
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  • Miami businessman Carlos de la Cruz, whose family knew the Fanjuls in Cuba, credited Alfonso and his brothers with assembling investors, buying land in Florida and building a sugar company that grew into the nation’s largest cane sugar producer.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Schools on every level are already busy assembling coaches, players and recruits — assessing name, image and likeness potential as well as schedules and logistics — to get a head start.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • Some transportation companies are doing more than planting trees.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Mercer recommends planting lychee in full sun with at least six to eight hours of direct sun each day, as this will allow for the best growth and fruit production.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of planting
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