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

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driving

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adjective

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Recent Examples of driving
Verb
This non-driving person is entirely befuddled by such matters. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Other roads, however, like many of the passes in southern Colorado, require significantly more driving experience. Outside Online, 15 June 2020
Adjective
Geopolitical shifts and consumer demand for local products are also driving this change. Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025 He was accused of driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for driving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driving
Verb
  • Enlist the help of a running coach.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.
    Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The actual state of the team’s play is just riding shotgun in the conversation.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The existing podium of the nearby Palace of Youth has been extended to merge with the theater’s base, further enhancing connectivity and activating the area as a vibrant public space.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Engaging in conversations about race requires activating System 2—the slower, more intentional way of thinking—to disrupt those patterns and build deeper awareness.
    Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • More than a global trade show, JCK is also a dynamic seminar site programmed with JCK Talks educational panel discussions and presentations delivered by experts from various jewelry industry realms-- and countries.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
    Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.
    David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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