gearing

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear

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Verb
  • As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.
    John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The setup uses a modulation technique that splits data into multiple frequency channels, allowing efficient use of bandwidth while adapting to signal conditions.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Achiuwa had 18 points and 15 rebounds by halftime, matching his season high in the latter category.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The cranberry-colored outfit includes dress shirt, matching dress shoes and socks, and accessories that reflect the actor’s red-carpet style, Tussauds officials say.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Wellington was instrumental in shaping the modern NFL, championing new ideas.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Andreea Roberts leads technology marketing globally at Cognizant, helping clients convert new technologies into market-shaping advantage.
    Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The mental health care system now offers broader access through telehealth and data-driven diagnostics because these tools enable health professionals to work together while customizing treatment plans.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • There are also options to jump into other settings menus, such as for customizing the controls.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway.
    Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Certainly the road to fashioning Miami into a global business leader will be long and arduous—and Griffin knows it.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Whatever capacity Mike does have for dedication is going into fashioning himself a reality television character, rather than into turning over cabins or wiping the deck.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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