barracking

verb

Definition of barrackingnext
present participle of barrack
1
as in heckling

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2
as in sheltering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barracking
  1. sheltering
  2. harassing
  3. boarding
  4. bestowing
  5. accommodating
  6. lodging
  7. teasing
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  • Many people are living on the street, in parks and sheltering under trees.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The storm left many residents bunking with family or friends, sleeping in their cars, or sheltering in what’s left of their collapsing homes.
    Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of sheltering
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  • Drone operation is regulated by the FAA, and state and federal agencies wildlife agencies usually prohibit drones in many natural areas, and usually forbid intentionally or inadvertently harassing wildlife with them.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Somali, whose streams often involve desecrating monuments and harassing local residents, has been banned multiple times from various social media platforms and currently streams on Rumble, a livestreaming platform with looser moderation policies than Twitch, another popular livestreaming platform.
    Stella Kim, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of harassing
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  • The collapse occurred as visitors were boarding a ferry back to the mainland.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
  • On Wednesday, a day after the massive attack and after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran would pay for the attack, Biden briefly spoke with reporters before boarding Air Force One.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of boarding
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  • And yet, this unexpectedly addicting appetizer disappeared quickly from the buffet table, and everyone was bestowing compliments on me.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Posthumously bestowing the Korean Cinema Award to Lee, BIFF is also running a program showcasing five of his films, including Parasite, as well as one episode from My Mister.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of bestowing
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  • The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
  • In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of accommodating
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  • As tensions mount and opening day nears, Chef’s behavior grows ever more erratic, and the haunting history of the house serving as both her workplace and lodging teases out creepy visions that may or may not be there.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of lodging
Verb
  • If that’s not disappointing enough, Google is also now teasing that Android 16 will start doing the developer rounds much earlier than usual, which will raise the question as to how Samsung can catch up, given its Android 15 is behind.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After Perez began teasing the track in earnest on her TikTok in the spring, users quickly latched onto the hook, clamoring to hear a full version.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of teasing
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“Barracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barracking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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