diking

verb

present participle of dike
as in gating

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  1. fencing
  2. hedging
  3. locking
Verb
  • Ahead of final completion of the homes, Lennar is expected to install utilities, paving, streets, fencing and landscaping, along with construction of residences, planning files show.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • It is now surrounded by fencing and ominous signs that read DANGER EXPLOSIVES and show a bomb being detonated.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of fencing
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  • Examples included media companies hedging risks tied to viewership, advertisers weighing how lucrative a sponsorship might be, or insurance companies impacted by ticket revenue.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
  • Instead of hedging before the push, engineers hedge after it.
    — Khurram Javed Mir, Forbes.com, 25 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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