patterning

Definition of patterningnext
present participle of pattern

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Verb
  • As naval forces continue to adopt autonomous systems, such advancements are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of underwater warfare and maritime security.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Traffic mitigation measures included planting tall trees and striping the road entrances red to preserve drivers’ line of sight.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Reverse recruiters work in a few different ways but generally offer job seekers help in identifying new jobs to apply for, tailoring their resume and cover letter for each new role, and submitting applications on their behalf.
    Jennifer Liu Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
  • In this way, adventurers could use the same burner while tailoring their cookware to the individual trip, loading up larger pots and pans for a group overland expedition or paring back to the lightest possible setup for a long-distance backpacking or ski touring adventure.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Center fielder Oneil Cruz botched consecutive plays in the first inning, helping the Mets score five runs off a surprisingly ineffective Skenes (0-1), matching his career high.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • DeRozan had 33 points and six rebounds while matching his season high with 11 assists for the Kings (19-55), who had won five of eight before losing the first two games of their current five-game road trip.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded).
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Iran has also floated the possibility of conditioning broader access to the strait on yuan settlement — a proposal that would formalize what is already happening in practice.
    Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The new stadium will also include a new, two-story building that will house meeting rooms, public restrooms, conditioning rooms, and multipurpose spaces.
    Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • There are also options to jump into other settings menus, such as for customizing the controls.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Part of the new vision centers on customizing plans to help prospects reach their potential.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Patterning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterning. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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