rucking

Definition of ruckingnext
present participle of ruck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucking
Verb
  • The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Vertical file folding for towels and clothes maximizes space and keeps drawers looking tidy longer.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Graduates wear full-length gowns over dress clothes and sit in folding chairs on the field.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Singh’s truck blocked both lanes of the northbound Turnpike, leading the Chrysler Town & Country minivan the three friends were riding in to slam into the semi’s 18-wheeler trailer, crumpling underneath it.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The loss of one species can tilt an environment, causing the overabundance or eradication of another, with effects rippling down the food chain.
    Tom Page, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • However, the bull run was derailed on Friday when gold prices fell almost 10%, with the downward pressure rippling through the wider precious metals markets, taking silver, palladium and platinum significantly lower.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.
    Mary Grace Granados Special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Rucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucking. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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