- present participle of gear.
gearing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A few months ago, some hospitality-industry experts feared that the World Cup was gearing up to be a bust for the American economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
This month, parents across England have been gearing up for the start of the summer holiday, but Heptinstall believes it should be shorter - perhaps reduced from six weeks to four.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The company, headquartered in California, is gearing up to produce a sequel to "F1," with Cue saying the plot and script are currently in development.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The top strategist for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ reelection bid has left her campaign, just as she is gearing up for a bruising showdown against City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 runoff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Of course, the antis—those who opposed women’s suffrage—were gearing up for a fight, too.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
