haltering

Definition of halteringnext
present participle of halter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haltering
Verb
  • Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Reviews Are In Reese’s Marshmallow is now available in stores nationwide, and fans of the brand have already been snatching up the treat to give it a taste for themselves—and share their reviews.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Lots of us can remember George Graham’s Arsenal snatching the league from Liverpool in 1989 and the epic, almost indescribable drama of Michael Thomas scoring the decisive goal with virtually the last kick of the season.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Schools closed, and an exodus of people fleeing the attacks jammed the streets with traffic, trapping drivers for hours.
    Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Several commenters also shared their view that the petition was part of a broader agenda by animal-rights proponents to chip away at Coloradan’s hunting and trapping rights.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One of the most effective tools involves collaring individual wolves and tracking their movements through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
    Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Oscars were no different, with the film snagging 13 nominations.
    Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Available in 21 different colors, these travel-friendly pants are highly coveted, with more than 800 Amazon shoppers giving them a five-star rating and more than 200 people snagging a pair in the last month alone.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.
    Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the competitive districts, nearly two-thirds of voters disapprove of tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in corralling undocumented immigrants.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Imagine banishing stuffed animals from the living room, corralling all the toy cars outside the main bedroom, and finally finding a place for that play kitchen that isn’t your actual kitchen.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Haltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haltering. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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