oaring

Definition of oaringnext
present participle of oar
as in rowing
to move a boat by means of oars since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore

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  • And there aren’t just rowing exercises; take advantage of beachside yoga, core strength training, and more ways to get your body moving in 2026.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
  • The Guardian said offshoring jobs was being considered, but BBC chiefs have been rowing back from this notion in talks with unions, saying jobs will be kept in the UK.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2025
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  • The scene in question features Rockwell paddling Marty as part of a deal the pair make for Rockwell to bring Marty to Japan with him and participate in an exhibition match.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The Metkayina are turquoise Na’vi with big eyes for seeing in the dark depths of the ocean and big wide forearms for paddling.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
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  • Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 July 2025
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“Oaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaring. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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