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a
: the use of a sled
b
: the conditions under which one may use a sled
2
: going sense 4
tough sledding
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Well, when you’re done breaking your back shoveling, experts recommend snowball fights and sledding.
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026
The Art Museum steps have been a popular sledding spot for generations and were packed with kids and adults alike during the January snowstorm.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
During the winter, there’s also snowshoeing and sledding, while the warmer months mean options like fishing and horseback riding.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The ski slope was abandoned at some point after the 1950s, but Neutaconkanut continues to be a popular yet highly dangerous destination for sledding.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026
The Art Museum steps have been a popular sledding spot for generations and were packed with kids and adults alike during the January snowstorm.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
During the winter, there’s also snowshoeing and sledding, while the warmer months mean options like fishing and horseback riding.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The ski slope was abandoned at some point after the 1950s, but Neutaconkanut continues to be a popular yet highly dangerous destination for sledding.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Sledding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sledding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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