gearing

present participle of gear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing
Verb
  • By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
  • By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The people who succeed in adapting to new challenges aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who don’t let failure stop them.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Merely matching expectations last season was good enough for the Yankees to win their division and claim home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Lopez's full outfit turned out to be a floor-length skirt with matching embellishments to the abs-baring cropped top.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to retail, guests can look forward to free sips at the Tasting Bar and customizing their finds at the Gift Bar.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Here's how to make the beloved cinnamon poke cake recipe, including tips for customizing the recipe.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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