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Recent Examples of paddling
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Kayak polo introduces participants to a competitive water sport that combines paddling skills with team strategy.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
There are several great trails in the area for paddling, as well as the open area of Florida Bay.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The paddling comes as revenge for multiple times Marty insults the businessman throughout the movie.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
These packs can pull double duty as ideal carry systems for Every Day Carry (EDC), hiking, backpacking, hunting, paddling, photography, and more.
—Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
The river slows to a crawl on our last day of paddling, its shallow fingers reaching longingly for the Beaufort Sea.
—Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Spanning 1,600 acres, this state park has something for everyone, including hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and mountain biking.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Look forward to pool, pond, lake or river swimming (depending on location), paddling, hiking, star-gazing and special activities for the younger set that might include nature art, magic shows, concerts or candle-making.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
When boat rentals stop for the winter, plan to take a walk around the basin instead of paddling on it for equally impressive views.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
If your arms are tired from paddling, give your legs a workout by exploring 10 miles of hiking trails.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
But in his trial testimony, Powell gave a detailed account of telling Williamson that Lorch was looking down his shorts and paddling him.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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
With two to three tours going out each day (depending on the season)—there’s plenty of opportunity to burn some calories paddling while soaking up the magic of Turkey Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Visitors can also experience the Oak Ridge's outdoors by swimming, picnicking or paddling at Clark Center Park.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
The rugged islands offer opportunities for backpacking, hiking, boating, paddling and diving.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Kayak polo introduces participants to a competitive water sport that combines paddling skills with team strategy.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
There are several great trails in the area for paddling, as well as the open area of Florida Bay.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The paddling comes as revenge for multiple times Marty insults the businessman throughout the movie.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
These packs can pull double duty as ideal carry systems for Every Day Carry (EDC), hiking, backpacking, hunting, paddling, photography, and more.
—Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
The river slows to a crawl on our last day of paddling, its shallow fingers reaching longingly for the Beaufort Sea.
—Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Spanning 1,600 acres, this state park has something for everyone, including hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and mountain biking.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Look forward to pool, pond, lake or river swimming (depending on location), paddling, hiking, star-gazing and special activities for the younger set that might include nature art, magic shows, concerts or candle-making.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The clip ends with the couple paddling away, clearly shaken but unharmed and newly aware of just how small they are compared to one of the ocean’s largest creatures.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
When boat rentals stop for the winter, plan to take a walk around the basin instead of paddling on it for equally impressive views.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
If your arms are tired from paddling, give your legs a workout by exploring 10 miles of hiking trails.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
But in his trial testimony, Powell gave a detailed account of telling Williamson that Lorch was looking down his shorts and paddling him.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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
With two to three tours going out each day (depending on the season)—there’s plenty of opportunity to burn some calories paddling while soaking up the magic of Turkey Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Visitors can also experience the Oak Ridge's outdoors by swimming, picnicking or paddling at Clark Center Park.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddling
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Sherman said Rams subsequent pass coverages were affected by Shaheed whipping cornerback Darious Williams’ press coverage and getting four strides behind him to invite the sideline pass.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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This is a heavenly take on hot chocolate, using dark chocolate and whipping cream.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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Mitch West, meanwhile, was licking his wounds on Monday night, when snow still hadn’t touched down in his region of South Carolina.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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England’s Test team are still licking their wounds after their humbling Down Under.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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And, the 56-22 CFP semifinal Peach Bowl thrashing of Oregon began with Ponds’ interception return for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Last season’s 56-7 thrashing of former college football power Nebraska.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Dream Boats, directed by Zach Thompson and supported by Free Fly, follows two chefs rowing across the Atlantic in a test of endurance, friendship, and purpose.—
Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The best way to see it (from the outside only) is by renting a boat for two and rowing out into the Connecticut River.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vance often has served as an attack dog for the administration, including lashing out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Oval Office visit.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chappell took to social media to vent some of her ire, lashing out at the Biden administration.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Despite a pretty lively premiere week thanks to a public flogging from critics that seemed to pique audience interest, All’s Fair did have some tough competition during that interval as well.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rain pounding against windows and ocean waves crashing into the foundations of shoreline homes with wind gusts of over 60 mph — what may sound like a stormy September day in Florida took place in Milford during Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Paddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddling. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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