STABLING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

stabling

verb

Definition of stabling

present participle of stable

as in tenting

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For those who prefer tenting with a partner, Tentsile is simultaneously launching an Organza-bodied Air version of its two-person Flite tree tent.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026

Definition of tenting

Verb

The technology does not prevent textiles from shedding microfibers.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
This halts the nuclear fusion process — which involves converting that hydrogen to helium — leading to the stars collapsing and shedding their outer layers to become a white dwarf with around the mass of the sun crammed into the width of Earth.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of shedding

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Though monarchs migrate alone, they are often seen huddled in trees roosting.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Their range spans northern Mexico to southern Canada, but northern Arizona is a hotspot — the bats have taken to roosting on the walls of the Grand Canyon.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of roosting

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The judge ruled the city is authorized to address the nuisance conditions, either by boarding up buildings or demolishing them, and instructed Olive Park’s owners to reimburse the city for the work.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
The spokesperson clarified that the child was not boarding a bus or crossing to catch a bus at the stop, but did not provide additional details about what was going on at the time.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of boarding

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Through the course of rooming together in dorms at rookie minicamp, doing community service work, taking group trips to Braves games and, of course, navigating practices, the Falcons’ rookie class formed a tight bond.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
The couple takes in a boarder, Herald Loomis, whose search for his missing wife draws the house into a reckoning with forces — both human and supernatural — that haunt everyone who is rooming there.

— Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026

Definition of rooming

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Given the questions surrounding the Braves’ starting pitching plan beyond ace Chris Sale, securing a wild-card bye would be a monumental achievement for these NL East leaders.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Ellison is frustrated after securing approvals from more than 65 regulators worldwide for the mammoth merger that would bring HBO, CNN, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and TBS under the same roof.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of securing

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Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The distillery plans to build a visitor center and lodging on its Garrard County property.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

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