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adjective

Definition of drivingnext
as in dynamic

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verb

present participle of drive
1
as in running
to urge, push, or force onward cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco

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2
as in riding
to travel by a motorized vehicle I'm going to drive across the country—want to come?

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as in pushing
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one drove the plunger into the opening

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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure the corrupt governor was driven out of office

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as in activating
to cause to function machinery driven by waterpower

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as in moving
to set or keep in motion this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft

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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop

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Recent Examples of driving
Adjective
New Jersey, ranking third, also has strict driving laws and the third-most driving schools per capita. — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Keep going For the rest of the time, the 911 GTS evoked far more driving pleasure. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026 While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for driving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driving
  1. dynamic
  2. running
  3. riding
  4. pushing
  5. forcing
  6. activating
  7. moving
  8. speeding
Adjective
  • Her 2019 debut book, Fight Like a Mother, told how a stay-at-home mother of five in a blended family remade herself into one of the most dynamic forces in American politics today.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Conversion lifts when offers are dynamic and contextual rather than static fare classes.
    — Somit Goyal, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of dynamic
Verb
  • The invite-only event was being hosted by Satisfy, the French running brand with a punk rock aesthetic.
    — Grace Cook, Vogue, 7 July 2026
  • Hamilton’s hot fundraising start came after building anticipation for a campaign launch with a statewide listening tour where the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church openly entertained running as an independent.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of running
Verb
  • Perhaps the biggest satellite riding the Falcon 9 on Tuesday was CAS500-4, a South Korean Earth-observation craft that tips the scales at about 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms).
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 July 2026
  • Prediction markets, meanwhile, are riding the football frenzy with massive trading volumes in June.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of riding
Verb
  • More than 200 people were turned away at the door as the venue reached capacity, with several dozen protesters briefly pushing past security and forcing entry into the room.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The combination of rising demand, tighter schedules and growing sensitivity to pet welfare is pushing more people toward mobile options.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • When Khomeini’s coffin began moving in a convoy, mourners surged towards it, causing a crowd crush and forcing the funeral procession to be abandoned, according to ISNA.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • This transformed the laser from a simple heat source into a microscopic stirring tool, actively forcing the molten metals to blend right before solidification.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of forcing
Verb
  • And speaking of fares, while activating the rear door OMNY readers will provide for somewhat faster boarding, the MTA made a big mistake in getting rid of the off-board fare payments that were used for Select Bus Service.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
  • By activating these receptors, the peptide can increase melanin production and thus make skin look more tan.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026
Definition of activating
Verb
  • Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Definition of moving
Verb
  • That’s nearly seven times faster than a speeding bullet, according to NASA.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • The four-season housewife kicked off the 20th-season premiere that aired on Thursday by sharing that her 17-year-old son, Greyson, was stopped by police for speeding.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of speeding

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