embanking

verb

Definition of embankingnext
present participle of embank
as in accumulating

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  1. accumulating
  2. assembling
  3. piling
  4. bundling
  5. gathering
Verb
  • Prepare for the reasonable worst case scenario, which would include accumulating snow and brief travel impacts.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This time around the juice accumulating the most votes was New Riff Bottled in Bond, an enduringly popular Kentucky bourbon readily available on shelves for $42.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulating
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • My mom is a fashion lover, and growing up on Long Island meant weekends were spent piling into the family car for a trip to Green Acres Mall.
    Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Start by piling leaves or pine straw around the base of the plant and between the branches, covering as much of the plant as possible.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of piling
Verb
  • With Google bundling a Pixel Tablet Speaker in the first retail unit, a keyboard could have been bundled with the tablet.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • On chilly mornings, bundling under one with coffee for some fresh air is a perfect way to spend a few minutes of the day.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of bundling
Verb
  • Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For anyone in business or personal development, there’s a critical difference between gathering knowledge and applying it.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathering
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