sallying

Definition of sallyingnext
present participle of sally

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sallying
Verb
  • Howie will also need a family that understands his physical restrictions including keeping him at a lean weight, no strenuous activity, running up and down stairs or jumping up and down to limit further damage to his joints.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Saros also made several more big stops before MacKinnon tucked the puck in short side with Macklin Celebrini setting a screen by jumping.
    Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This versatile liquid, which is probably already in your kitchen cabinet, is great for cutting through grease, removing stains, neutralizing odors, and tackling a variety of household tasks, like making the bathtub sparkle.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Pulling out paintbrushes Brooks is tackling his ambitious to-do list with vigor and a pragmatic, systematic way.
    Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Companies like Toyota have over a dozen hybrid options for its 2026 vehicles, which appeal to consumers who want improved fuel economy but have concerns about range and charging infrastructure.
    Julian Torres, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
  • After charging to a quick 5-0 lead and holding on — literally, in some cases — for dear life as Martinez rallied, Hruby celebrated her victory with arms held high and flashed double threes at the crowd.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The cozy, fleece-lined Under Armour Storm Long-sleeve Sweatshirt is a perfect in-flight layer, as the soft and stretchy material will keep you warm in a chilly plane cabin without trapping sweat or heat.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Bollard walls can also act as dams during flash floods—like the one that occurred in Big Bend in 2025—trapping debris and causing severe erosion.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • For most of the show, Bad Bunny had been mugging merrily to the camera, flaring his eyes and making hammy gestures to illustrate his words.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
  • It’s been a strenuous 18-year fall from grace since Susan Sarandon handed the magnificent disaster his Golden Globe, his longtime buddy Bruce Springsteen mugging with glee as a standing ovation crowd cheered him on.
    Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The Best New Artist nominees have been attacking beauty from all fronts as of late.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But in recent years, authorities appeared to be closing in, capturing several high-ranking associates and close family members.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Cousin and team manager Nancy Jordan is there for every match, capturing photos and moments that matter beyond medals.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has singled out Moore for criticism, blaming him for a Potomac sewage spill, assailing his handing of Baltimore's bridge collapse and invoking a controversy over his military record.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Horvath, 43, has been one of the mayor’s most outspoken critics over the past year, assailing her record on homelessness and last year’s Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Sallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sallying. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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