hoofing

Definition of hoofingnext
present participle of hoof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoofing
Verb
  • Arguing with the guru, it was said, was a fool’s response, like kicking gold.
    Blair Glaser, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • LaMelo Ball kicking things into gear didn’t hurt, either.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Strom added that the offering outreach to homeless people with the threat of booting them and throwing their belongings out is counterproductive.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, the IOC might consider booting the sport altogether in June.
    Dana ONeil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Hoofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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