picketing

verb

Definition of picketingnext
present participle of picket
as in preserving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picketing
  1. preserving
  2. opposing
  3. conserving
  4. contending
  5. resisting
  6. preventing
Verb
  • The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The meticulous commitment to preserving the vintage vibe of A Christmas Story resonates.
    Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • Brunson and Towns are confounding opposing defenses in two-man action, and this starting lineup can comfortably go five out to lengthen and distort the floor.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There are at least three instances in the past 150 years when opposing temperature extremes hit the area in back-to-back years.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opposing
Verb
  • The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality highlights such technologies as essential for conserving freshwater resources and creating sustainable water systems.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Unnatural Year End Giving Giving is not conserving.
    Shane Enete, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of contending
Verb
  • Surely even the most recalcitrant of Emmy voters will have a hard time resisting a performance this impeccably showy.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than resisting regulation, many leaders are actively welcoming it as a way to reduce uncertainty and foster safer AI adoption.
    Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of resisting
Verb
  • Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the notion of giving raw milk to any of them for the purpose of preventing things like asthma or any other reason is misguided.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of preventing
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