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mousing

verb

present participle of mouse

as in sneaking

to move about in a sly or secret manner a cat mousing along in the shadows of the garden

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The new quarterback Mensah with a short completion that Toney turns into a 48-yard play, bouncing up from the tackle and sneaking in a quick little Heisman pose for good measure.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Rather than trade Ohtani for Caminero, who has blossomed into a two-time All-Star at 23, the team added at the deadline in hopes of sneaking into the wild-card race.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sneaking

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However, the Broncos’ next opponent is lurking right behind them.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Investors want to see both OpenAI and Anthropic get their financial houses in order, with initial public offerings (IPOs) lurking later this year or in early 2027.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Sneakers and socks sliding across the floor, heels lifting and landing in time with the music.

— Erica Rosenfeld Halverson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sliding

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Each of its elements began, long ago, in the loamy earth, hatching and creeping or slipping, slick and squealing, from the womb of the mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Alongside the Rams’ Terrance Ferguson, the Saint was criminally undervalued throughout the fantasy draft season, often slipping well into the double-digit rounds in 12-team exercises.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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