gearing

verb

Definition of gearingnext
present participle of gear
as in adjusting

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  1. adjusting
  2. adapting
  3. matching
  4. customizing
  5. putting
  6. suiting
Verb
  • In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • MiNK's management is actively monitoring its liquidity position and adjusting spending to preserve cash, while seeking additional funding through partnerships and other financing options.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of matching
Verb
  • Focus On Addressing Specific Customer Pain Points B2B companies can adapt by customizing their sales and marketing strategies to address specific client pain points, offering personalized solutions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This high-speed blow dryer has a variety of different temperature settings and speed options that is perfect for customizing your drying experience.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of customizing
Verb
  • These good Samaritans respond to rescue calls at any hour of the day, often putting their own safety at risk.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Skinny suiting just looks horrid and out of date.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The space was dark and dated, plus the kitchen and bathrooms weren’t suiting the couple’s needs.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of suiting
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gearing

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