walling

verb

Definition of wallingnext
present participle of wall
1
as in circumscribing

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2
as in preserving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walling
  1. preserving
  2. surrounding
  3. conserving
  4. encircling
  5. resisting
  6. opposing
  7. ringing
  8. preventing
Verb
  • Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The essence of brand stewardship is preserving what makes a brand special even while growing as part of a long-term vision.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of encircling
Verb
  • This reminds us of the importance of resisting conformity in our own careers.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Leigh’s movies have often evidenced a socialist tendency while resisting typical political bias — except for the unfortunate mixed-bag Peterloo.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of resisting
Verb
  • However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The bespoke drinks menu was inspired by the concept of yin and yang—with eight choices named after opposing forces like the sun/moon, heaven/earth, mountain/river, and dark side/bright side.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of opposing
Verb
  • Phones are ringing off the hook at top-dollar security firms to keep the captains of industry safe.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Phones are ringing off the hook at top-dollar security firms to keep the captains of industry safe.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • His phone-free shows have been attributed to a means of eliminating distractions as well as preventing clips from circulating out of context online.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Israel’s attacks are also aimed at preventing Iran from preserving a foothold in Syria.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of preventing
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