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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Peters was convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to copy images of her county's election computer system before and after state officials updated it in 2021.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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Peters was convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to copy images of her county’s election computer system before and after state officials updated it in 2021.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Funk says heavy pruning of roses should also be avoided as cutting too early can encourage new growth to sprout at a time when damaging frosts could still be lurking in the forecast.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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While sunbathing at the property, Kate didn’t know that about a mile away, a paparazzo was lurking in the shadows, capturing the private moment with a long-range lens camera.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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That’s right, y’all, with the touch of the sliding button, scooping batter for muffins, cupcakes, brownies, and other baked treats is as easy as pie.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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People walking around Boston were also slipping and sliding Wednesday morning.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But their resolve appears to be slipping, and the WNBA is taking advantage.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Mousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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