kiting

Definition of kitingnext
present participle of kite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiting
Verb
  • All along the far side of the canyon, a cluster of dots began to wink on, like fireflies cavorting in a field.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Just a few weeks earlier, Miguel Angel Garcia Medina, 31, had been cavorting with his four children at their Arlington, Texas, home, meeting his 8-year-old daughter for lunch at school and giddily planning the arrival of their fifth child.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • When not frolicking in the pool (there’s one for families and a winding, riverlike infinity pool exclusively for adults), children can take advantage of the endless activities, including charades and limbo challenges, at the exceptional Cambi Kids Club.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In last season’s finale, Coop and Mel shared a kiss and a moment while dancing.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Folk dances abound all across the country, and huge crowds of people can be found dancing at festivals and weddings.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Back in the team after injury, Neuer made strong saves in the first half but blundered for Freiburg's second, leaping out of his goal to palm a corner straight to Freiburg striker Lucas Höler for an easy second.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There is not a park-hopping option with this package.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Consider hopping on a bike instead.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The newer part of the home includes a large great room sporting a cozy living area with a fieldstone fireplace and a stylishly simple kitchen inspired by the home’s original Colonial aesthetic.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
  • In one, Swift is seen sporting Sandy's signature blond curls and a black dress, while Mitnick rocks his best Danny ensemble.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When the 12-year-old girl gets out of the car still holding her phone, the officer immediately starts frisking her.
    Carol Thompson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Four dolphins appear to be frisking in the shallows at that location.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2016
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“Kiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiting. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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