distancing

verb

Definition of distancingnext
present participle of distance
1
as in retreating

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2
as in discarding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distancing
  1. retreating
  2. discarding
  3. receding
  4. dumping
  5. abandoning
  6. leaving
  7. relinquishing
Verb
  • If using a fountain pen or retreating to a mountain house can make the cognitive load of producing text even somewhat more bearable, writers will consider it.
    Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
  • If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.
    Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of retreating
Verb
  • To remove the excess salt and water of a wet brine, the Test Kitchen team recommends using paper towels to thoroughly blot the turkey dry, discarding those towels, then washing hands very well before proceeding to the rest of meal prep.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
  • In addition, the challenge advocates for discarding vices like alcohol and drugs.
    Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of discarding
Verb
  • Streaming exposure was receding, prize money was being cut, and often times divisions were being eliminated.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • As a result, Breed said, crime is receding.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of receding
Verb
  • Helene was just the latest in a new generation of storms that are intensifying faster, and dumping more rainfall, as the climate warms.
    Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
  • And that will result in more tantrums, meltdowns and infuriated passengers dumping the contents of their carry-ons into the trash at the airport.
    Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of dumping
Verb
  • Another person who was with Payne daily was charged with abandoning a person following death.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • But embracing change doesn’t mean abandoning your core values or principles.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of abandoning
Verb
  • The flooding swept away 11 of the plastics facility’s employees, leaving two of them confirmed dead and four still missing, The Associated Press reported.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Vikings-Jets Three undefeated teams lost last week leaving the Vikings and Chiefs remaining at 4-0.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaving
Verb
  • This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This strategy enables couples to utilize their exemption without relinquishing indirect access to the funds, as the beneficiary spouse can still benefit from the of the assets of the settlor spouse.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of relinquishing
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