caving

Definition of cavingnext
present participle of cave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caving
Verb
  • Should the center end up with 40 hours of weekly operation, staff and CRG members would be tasked with submitting a proposal on how to use the hours.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Reporting teams have held back on submitting story pitches about important news topics out of fear of the internal repercussions.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Pencov texted Tate once more before capitulating.
    Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • After capitulating against the Timberwolves, the Nuggets must take a step back, trade away Cam Johnson and Aaron Gordon, and load up for a three-year run in Jokic’s final sprint starting in 2029.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Seattle wasted a strong start from Luis Castillo, who left with a 3-1 lead after yielding three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
  • David Fried, owner of Elmore Roots Fruit Tree Nursery, highlights pears as a prolific producer, often yielding 200 pounds of fruit per tree each year.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Both mother and daughter reflect on the troubles besetting their own family, as the mother tries to write a novel.
    Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • The Leafs needed an NHL player with injuries besetting their blue line.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Caving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caving. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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