SANDBAGGING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

sandbagging

verb

present participle of sandbag

as in forcing

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure always manages to sandbag her sister into joining her in these foolish schemes

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Recent Examples of sandbagging While sandbagging and water pumps were initially used to address the high water, the federal agency's letter refers to the logistics involved with getting the shuttered turbines back into operation and pushing more floodwaters away. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Since then, Des Plaines has invested in sandbagging machines and other mitigation measures to better protect homes and businesses. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 The city of New London, which straddles Waupaca and Outagamie counties, urgently requested volunteers for sandbagging efforts Friday morning. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 The Rest of the Conversation There was more, on hiring Olympians, free food, sandbagging (not telling the truth) and territorial office wars. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Floodwaters are expected to peak Saturday night and crews were sandbagging the fire station and the Blue Spruce RV park. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025

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Courtesy of Atlanta’s defense, the Dream disrupted the Tempo’s offense early, forcing them to struggle getting shots in the paint.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Detectives said the fire erupted from separate ignition points, forcing evacuations at apartment complexes and nearby homes.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of forcing

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The losses exceed the number of fresh recruits that Moscow can muster, and Russian authorities are coercing men into signing up.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Anna’s colleague Noa Toussaint (CCH Pounder) follows with a video of Max coercing his mistress into suicide, shattering the narrative that bought his freedom.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

Definition of coercing

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The state’s campaign watchdog can seek a court order compelling an influencer to disclose that they were paid, but that can take months.

— Sophie Austin, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
This trend could displace hundreds of thousands of older adults, compelling them to select new Medicare Advantage plans.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of compelling

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Your 11th House of Friends lights up as the life-giving Sun energizes that area, squaring obligating Saturn in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
The unions argue that carrying out permanent layoffs during a funding lapse violates the Antideficiency Act, which bars agencies from obligating funds without congressional authorization, and exceeds executive authority under the Administrative Procedure Act.

— Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

Definition of obligating

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First is to prevent their further migration by enforcing an international treaty obliging national authorities to treat ballast waters inside incoming ships that may carry such species.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
There is no contract obliging a customer to buy a second bottle of wine, a second pair of running shoes, or a second box of protein powder.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of obliging

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These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Nearly 30 years to the day that Shakur was gunned down in the passenger seat of a BMW Knight was driving, Davis is accused of murder for allegedly giving his crew the order to open fire on Shakur in retaliation for a fight.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of driving

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Bailey has been a menace, consistently pressuring Geno Smith during practices, and Baker Mayfield throughout the two joint practices.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Midterm elections are just around the corner and Democrats are pressuring Republicans on affordability issues.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of pressuring

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