routing 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of rout
1
as in overcoming
to defeat by a large margin as expected, the professional team had no trouble routing the amateurs

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2
as in ejecting
to drive or force out the nation's ground and air forces quickly routed the would-be invaders

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routing

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of route
as in steering
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front the guide routed us smoothly through the jungle

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Recent Examples of routing
Verb
The Celtics continued their climb up the Eastern Conference standings Monday night, routing the Chicago Bulls to claim sole possession of second place. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026 Historical classification files, supplier certifications, routing documentation, communications with logistics providers and internal compliance manuals and training records are among the assets Bini said companies should be compiling with a high level of diligence. — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 Water heaters are responsible for rapidly heating incoming cold water and routing the newly heated water to various faucets, showers, tubs, and water-using appliances throughout the home. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025 The Red Raiders earned their bye after routing BYU 34-7 in the Big 12 championship. — Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 When the San Diego Reader first reported on this funding triangle, a Nucor representative told the paper that routing the cash through UCAN had been Navarro’s idea. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 The detour next year is expected to mirror the 2025 closure, routing cars to the East Parkcenter Boulevard bridge. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025 According to the Financial Times, Chinese officials argued that the 1970s-era Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, today’s system for routing and delivering data, will not be able to support the demands of the future Internet—such as the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles. — Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025 Data centers could do that by temporarily switching to backup power, or re-routing their data traffic to cooler parts of the country. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routing
  1. overcoming
  2. ejecting
  3. steering
  4. bombing
  5. chasing
  6. guiding
  7. whipping
  8. dismissing
Verb
  • His early story is known as one of overcoming difficult circumstances and finding a creative outlet in music.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The song addresses overcoming adversity and using others’ doubts to fuel your passion.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of overcoming
Verb
  • Unscrewing its top reveals a small pin that can be used for punching holes, ejecting a SIM card, or simply as a toothpick.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The crash triggered an emergency response near Morro Bay, where the pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of ejecting
Verb
  • Eric Schmidt spent nearly a decade atop Google as its CEO, steering the tech giant from its early days as a public company to its current status as one of the world’s most valuable businesses.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The counterclockwise flow of air around the storm is steering dry air southward from Canada, as a high-pressure force field keeps the system offshore.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of steering
Verb
  • Russia has been bombing Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, forcing Ukraine to rely increasingly on river ports on the Danube and shipping routes close to the coasts of NATO members Bulgaria and Romania.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The United States began bombing Iran on February 28 with the goal of destroying the country’s nuclear program, its missile program, and even its government, only to fail spectacularly at each objective.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bombing
Verb
  • Nick Emmanwori chasing him down midway through the second quarter.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of chasing
Verb
  • Management is guiding to flat EBITDA margins for the year, as lower-margin acquisitions and a fading FX tailwind offset productivity gains, so don't be worried about a lack of profitability growth in coming quarters.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Co-owner Nadja Mumelter leads regular forest bathing sessions, guiding guests through a mindful immersion into nature.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of guiding
Verb
  • Now imagine whipping your phone out after work, telling the world about it, and landing a brand deal worth $10K or more.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Now imagine the same hot and dry conditions, but with the Santa Anas whipping at 40 miles an hour.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • In September, Judge Jonathan Medema ordered a stay of the civil case so the two sides could work to resolve the dispute without dismissing the case.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The court granted that request, entering judgment for the United States on Count III of the government’s complaint and dismissing the remaining counts as moot.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismissing

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“Routing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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