heaving

present participle of heave
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Recent Examples of heaving Darcey continued heaving in the car, which left Georgi grossed out. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 And, in what is now Ecuador, there was a forest with a heaving ancient ecosystem. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 But drawing an over-aggressive, poor-technique personal foul on a 60-yard attempt for a guy trying a field goal 12 yards longer than any attempt in his career is akin to fouling a basketball player heaving a three-quarters court shot at the buzzer while trailing by two. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025 Since 2023, the actor has regularly been photographed at the Studio City Farmers Market, arms—and Bode tote—heaving with tulips, pincushions, sunflowers, and sea lavender. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaving
Verb
  • As the Bucks worked against a zone from the Pistons on this possession midway through the first quarter, no one in the organization would have been upset with Green hoisting an above-the-break 3.
    Eric Nehm, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.
    Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, HG involves severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Actually, Alma does suffer from ulcers, which cause her extraordinary stomach pain and vomiting at inconvenient moments, and cause viewers to wonder not if but when such clumsy symbolic traits will be trotted out in the future.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Washington — The Federal Reserve is doing a difficult balancing act, trying to tamp down inflation while lifting up the job market, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With about five minutes left in the first quarter of Boston’s matchup with the Raptors, Brown could be seen moving gingerly after throwing a pass to Anfernee Simons in transition.
    Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Mini-escape room experiences and axe throwing for purchase inside Monster Midway.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The dog was panting and shifting from one foot to the other.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Howard’s best comedies have a light, almost effortless touch, but this one is panting and gasping essentially from the opening frames.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Walking away from a fight or turning the other cheek at someone hurling insults your way would be an insult to our own ego and pride.
    Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • People saw it not once, not twice, but over and over, frequently dressing up as the characters and hurling things — toast, rice, puns, obscenities — at the screen.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Arctic seals rely on sea ice for breeding and raising their pups, as well as for moulting, resting and accessing foraging areas.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Fey then entered to rock music, tossing her semiautomatic weapon aside.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Heaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaving. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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