caving

Definition of cavingnext
present participle of cave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caving
Verb
  • Chiarella felt the onscreen passion between Bird and Clausen early on, when the pair was just submitting self-tapes.
    William Earl, Variety, 19 June 2026
  • This data collection is required before submitting a construction permit application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Anger is growing in Kenya over his support for the construction of a US Ebola quarantine facility, with his critics accusing him of capitulating to American interests over those of Kenyan citizens.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
  • Pencov texted Tate once more before capitulating.
    Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Finally, licorice root extract fades discoloration, yielding brighter skin over time.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • The war brought the metal's safe-haven status into question, as the prospect of higher interest rates made yielding assets, like bonds, more attractive.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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