diking

verb

present participle of dike
as in gating

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  1. fencing
  2. hedging
  3. locking
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  • These digital apps may not be equipped with geo-fencing mechanisms, meaning data can be changed at any time within a 10-day window, from anywhere, by any person who has access to the parents’ device and login information.
    — Brenna Witchey, Oklahoma Watch, 25 Aug. 2026
  • During the Renaissance, Italians refined fencing into its modern form, and soon fencing schools began popping up all over Europe.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fencing
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  • Sidney is hedging his words in ever more delaying parentheses.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Senate Democrats and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are hedging their bets on victories in red states – Iowa, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio and yes, Alaska – to help flip the upper chamber and hand back control to the party.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hedging
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  • This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of locking
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“Diking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diking. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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