ghosting

Definition of ghostingnext
present participle of ghost

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ghosting The more often people talk about ghosting, the more people seem to ghost. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ghosting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghosting
Verb
  • In particular, middle-market deal volume was low this year with those large M&A transactions padding the stats, according to a S&P Global analysis of deal-making as of November.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
  • The Bruins blasted Ralston Valley 56-28 on Saturday in the Class 5A championship at Canvas Stadium, padding their ongoing dynasty that is showing no signs of slowing up.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Grow as a creeping vine or along a trellis.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
  • What’s that warmth creeping over you?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Credit card balances keep edging higher, according to recent reports by TransUnion and VantageScore.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The average amount owed on upside-down loans hit a record $6,905 in third quarter, edging past the previous high of $6,880 set in first quarter of 2025.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Ghosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghosting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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