rucking

Definition of ruckingnext
present participle of ruck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucking
Verb
  • The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And be sure to only add one-third of the flour mixture at a time, folding it in gently but thoroughly before incorporating the next portion.
    Sarah Carey, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Instead of folding onto these, consider posting them for free on Facebook Marketplace or in a local buy and sell group.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The oar swung violently in its oarlock, knocking him into the river and crumpling the raft’s aluminum frame.
    Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The effects are still rippling through American institutions, and the long-term consequences of this upheaval remain to be seen.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Though this satellite imagery is in grayscale, lucky skywatchers on the ground would have likely seen curtains of green light with possible magentas and reds rippling overhead.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Rucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucking. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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