gating

Definition of gatingnext
present participle of gate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gating
Verb
  • This has led to fencing being put up to stop the cats from entering the highway lanes.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Environmentalists argued that these methods, which include better fencing for farm animals and the use of rubber bullets, bean bags and pyrotechnics to frighten predators away, should be enough.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of hedging all their bets on one major investment, people should fan out their wealth across different industries and enterprises, Itsines recommended.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Investors are hedging their bets and consolidating capital to a few strong companies.
    Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Gating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gating. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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