rucking

Definition of ruckingnext
present participle of ruck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucking
Verb
  • Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors said police found a folding blade knife, brass knuckles, a hammer and a bowing knife in the home, as well as a large bottle of bleach.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In small spaces, pair it with nesting tables and folding chairs.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131 on Monday night, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 12 games, their longest in 32 years.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Material steak knives arrived sharp, slicing through a piece of paper rather than crumpling its edge.
    Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The effects are rippling across Capitol Hill, teeing up a fight that could directly impact the makeup of the House heading into the midterm elections.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Diesel and jet fuel prices have also soared in recent days, with supply shortages rippling across Asia.
    Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Rucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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