driving 1 of 2

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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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
In 2018, one episode was taped in a jeep while driving on a muddy road in Kenya and shaking back and forth. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The economy is driving young Americans' enlistments, according to Pentagon data. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 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
  • The arrival of Marmoush, a springy runner who is dangerous on the break and dynamic with his off-ball movement, helped reinforce a bolder new approach.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The physical robot demonstrated highly dynamic movements, including aerial cartwheels, spin kicks, and flip kicks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Verb
  • Netanyahu and Erdogan have a long-running public feud, which intensified dramatically during the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While John is running errands, Hal continues his investigation with some surprising trial and error.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of running
Verb
  • Cowell broke his back in multiple places while riding an e-bike in the courtyard of his Malibu, California home in 2020.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The camera quickly cut to Jordana riding piggyback on a band member.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of riding
Verb
  • The intense interest in the case is one reason why her lawyers are pushing for a retrial – the town was so crowded that at one stage jury members shared a hotel with the prosecution team and an informant.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After the demise of SB 10, lawmakers were tepid on pushing any cash bail reforms until a ruling in 2021 known as the Humphrey ruling.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Iranian news agency Rokna reported that people in Tehran said some petrol stations had no gas available, forcing them to temporarily close, while other stations had long lines on Monday and Tuesday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Child safety advocates and some parents have welcomed age restrictions, while privacy groups say the rules can be cheated and that forcing users to supply identification raises privacy concerns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of forcing
Verb
  • This can be done by activating a population called Q neurons in a region of the hypothalamus.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers produced biochar by carbonizing mixed food waste at 752°F and then activating it with potassium hydroxide at temperatures between 1,112°F and 1,472°F.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of activating
Verb
  • Earlier, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in Washoe County, Nevada, said the fire was moving Northeast as of Saturday evening, according to a social media post.
    — Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • People are already moving materials around in all of those places, and a lot of that work is repetitive, physically punishing, or puts people near real hazards.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of moving
Verb
  • Some city and agency officials wondered about the effects of cars speeding past old buildings or museums with precious art inside.
    — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Helicopter footage captured by local CBS and NBC affiliates showed the blue motorcycle speeding on surface streets, with the rider wearing a mask and often appearing to be talking on his phone, and at least once, standing up on his bike.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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