rucking

present participle of ruck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucking
Verb
  • Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
  • This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The officer followed inside and told Morales to leave, but Morales allegedly pulled out a folding knife and pointed it at the officer, according to police.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • The keynote that launched the conference on Monday, June 8 set in motion a timetable which will culminate in the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first folding iPhone going on sale.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • It was built to be outside, but its soft marble is showing signs of puckering and some discoloration, though that is barely apparent from a distance.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • 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
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
  • Late on, with the game already won, James Garner and substitute Merlin Rohl chased Enzo Fernandez, sending him crumpling to the turf.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The impact is already rippling out, said Henries.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
  • Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
    Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Some washers also use a shorter cycle to reduce the likelihood of wrinkling.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Rucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucking. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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