sallying

present participle of sally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sallying
Verb
  • Metro Detroit drivers might notice gas station prices jumping 10 to 20 cents a gallon around July 1.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • But jumping back in too quickly or pushing yourself too hard are some of the fastest ways to get injured.
    Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Zapata also suggests tackling more difficult projects with steel wool.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • In true old-school thumper fashion, the 250 Dual looks perfectly happy climbing hills, crossing rivers, and tackling technical trails.
    Utkarsh Sood June 20, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.
    Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
  • That’ll be the same on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (USB-C) and AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (Lightning).
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Huge parts Europe have been suffocating under a stubborn heat dome parked over the continent, trapping hot air and leading to extreme and dangerous heat and humidity.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Flights from Miami to Venezuela have been canceled after twin earthquakes rocked the country, collapsing buildings, and killing or trapping hundreds of people.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • These are pictures of everyone competing at the tournament, wearing their nation’s kit, usually posing pretty seriously, but occasionally mugging for the camera.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026
  • Anticipating that someone might tip off TMZ about his presence at Disney World, the Republican Florida senator Rick Scott posted a photo of himself mugging for the camera there.
    Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • With her mother capturing the encounter on camera, Myah recently came face-to-face with the unexpected visitor in her Riverside Park neighborhood.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • These inputs are for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments with zero hiss.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • The race partly revolved around the war in Gaza, with Lander assailing Goldman for not being critical enough of Israel.
    Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • Rabb was propelled by a constellation of progressive groups, charting a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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“Sallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sallying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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