gearing

verb

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear
as in adjusting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing
  1. adjusting
  2. adapting
  3. matching
  4. shaping
  5. tailoring
  6. customizing
  7. putting
  8. fashioning
Verb
  • For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • Literacy is about adapting to this constant flux between the physical and digital world.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mann Theatres co-owner Michelle Mann said the company wanted to continue adapting to what moviegoers are looking for.
    — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • For two different transitions, the researchers measured displacements of about 240 ± 16 nanometers and 463 ± 20 nanometers, closely matching their theoretical predictions of roughly 232 and 464 nanometers.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly after leaving the residence, DeLong initiated a call about a suspicious person after locating a man near a vehicle matching the description provided by the woman, according to the police chief.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of matching
Verb
  • By reducing some of the technical barriers involved in planning and producing video content, these tools can give creators more room to focus on creative decisions, from shaping original concepts to building distinctive characters and visual worlds.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • How kids are shaping back-to-school supplies choices More than half of back-to-school purchases involve significant or complete input from children, regardless of how much a family plans to spend, according to Zeta Global’s 2026 retail research.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaping
Verb
  • In theory, tailoring dosages to meet the body’s immediate needs could mitigate adverse consequences for their extended use.
    — Mike McRae August 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The company already offers a version of ChatGPT for teachers, and tailoring a model to help kids with studying and homework could give OpenAI more ways to bring its product to schools.
    — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Verb
  • The actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs!
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Sidephone, meanwhile, takes a modular approach to customizing the hardware to fit into your life.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of customizing
Verb
  • Mars challenges restrictive Saturn, putting your desire to take a chance against someone else’s need for reassurance.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The CameraJet came out on top on every metric—but the comparison seems a bit like putting a mortar and pestle up against a VitaMix.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Ashcraft has allowed two runs over his last two starts (17 IP), fashioning a 14-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Beard is fashioning a Ted out of paper clips when Roy comes to release him for violating the comportment bylaws.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashioning
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“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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