kilting

verb

present participle of kilt
as in sailing

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  1. sailing
  2. coasting
  3. gliding
  4. flying
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  • The tanker was sailing in the southern shipping lane close to the Omani coast, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said in a post on Tuesday, Asia time.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the language, always extraordinarily resilient, is again sailing toward new horizons in the 21st century.
    — Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sailing
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  • Russell outclassed him for 12 rounds, dropping him in the final frame before coasting to a lopsided unanimous decision victory.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Settling the score, meanwhile, is Randy Newman, whose fourth Pixar collaboration ambles along agreeably, accompanied by drivin’ tunes performed by Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley that are perfect for coasting along those alternate routes.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Definition of coasting
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  • Powering the watch is the Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, known for its smooth gliding seconds hand and 72-hour power reserve.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Gliding swings use a gentle gliding motion for relaxing your baby.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gliding
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  • But their life as flying animals is short, lasting a few weeks or months.
    — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing your own electrolytes Hydration is always a problem when flying.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of flying
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“Kilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilting. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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