GEARING Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

gearing

verb

Definition of gearing

present participle of gear

as in adjusting

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misadjusting

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Verb

The band is still adjusting to the normal aspects of label life, like abiding by an album rollout plan, scheduling press interviews, and filling out paperwork.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
In some cases, data centers can operate as flexible loads, adjusting their electricity use to help stabilize the grid.

— April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

Other factors also come into play, including the effort required for self-regulation and adapting to others.

— Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Fincher also discussed the process of adapting Tarantino’s screenplay while balancing the creative interests of its writer and star.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

Paltrow has a knack for finding unique, instantly covetable pieces, and her charcoal gray cardigan with a matching thin scarf is no exception.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
Layering a vest under a blazer or coat in a similar, but not totally matching, hue can actually look even more intentional if styled well.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of matching

Verb

Changing course so close to the early-decision deadline can be difficult for applicants who have spent months tailoring their applications to a specific Cornell school, a distinctive part of the university's application process, according to Beaton.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
As for the tech behind the program, Aescape uses real-time body mapping, physical AI, and robotics with the aim of tailoring each session to the person on the table.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

Many parents of children with unique abilities homeschool with the scholarship, customizing an education with the specialized services and therapies their child needs.

— Erika Donalds, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Just like Cunningham, Mena recommends bringing reference photos and customizing the length to your face shape, neck, and natural hair texture.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of customizing

Verb

Matthieu Blazy did the same thing in reverse at Chanel, putting a pink lace shirt under a great slouchy tweed coat.

— Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of putting

Verb

The duo and their team of costumers got to work fashioning Skarsgård a bottom half—wood and all.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Now nobody wants to start fashioning a bust in Canton for Rodriguez already but as fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks told the Miami Herald, the rookie has the potential to be an amazing player for quite some time.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashioning

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