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
  • 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
  • In parts of Caracas and several interior regions, hardline Chavista groups have publicly denounced the government’s energy agreements with American firms and accused the leadership of capitulating to foreign interests.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The company unveiled a turnaround strategy about three years ago that may be yielding fruit.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 June 2026
  • This year’s buildup to an enticing summer season is yielding events opera lovers won’t want to miss.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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