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scooting

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verb

present participle of scoot

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of scooting
Verb
Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 On a recent weekend, tot-sized patrons were enjoying Pixieland’s rides, dressed in birthday garb — scooting around in moving teacups, getting lifted on the Frog Hopper. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Using a cake spatula under the dough, gently lift it, scooting flour underneath if needed, to make sure dough will not stick to the surface. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 That could mean walking, biking, scooting, carpooling or taking public transit instead. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Como Uma Canggu This airy modern beachfront resort occupies prime real estate in Canggu, easy walking—or scooting—distance to all the town's hot spots. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 The free return trajectory is essentially a marble trick of sending Integrity scooting along the curves mapped around the moon’s moving gravity well on a path that gets captured again by Earth’s gravity well. — Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026 Common signs of anal gland problems include scooting, persistent odors, and excessive licking of the rear end. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026 Cudahy’s Lakeside Pub & Grill is rising from the ashes of a fire in October 2025 and scooting over a few blocks. — Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooting
Adjective
  • The irony of America slowly adopting the same anti-speeding technology as Europe is rich.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026
  • As officers were examining the shooting site, a separate patrol unit stopped a speeding white 2019 BMW 330i near South 11th and Keyes streets and discovered one of the occupants was the third victim, a man who had been shot in the arm.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Quickley countered by trotting upcourt and sinking another 3 over the rookie.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Christiane Amanpour, who parlayed a job as a news assistant on CNN‘s foreign desk into a years-long globe-trotting assignment for the news giant, plans to step away from the media company in June.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Dieffenbach and Mizell have combined for 326 yards and three touchdowns during the past two games, creating a budding connection that has fueled the passing offense and opened up the running game.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The series also eventually fired Akom, whose lackluster efforts became a running joke among staff.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Between zipping around to market appointments and fashion weeks, shooting new campaigns, and booking it across the world for interviews and events, the fashion set knows its way around a travel accessory.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There were Zoom sessions and musicians cutting strings in Italy before crushing them into a file and zipping them across an ocean.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Industry schedules point to more flying capacity, potentially intensifying competition for passengers even as fuel ​prices are expected to stay high and making this year’s substantial fare gains harder to repeat.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Would-be buyers can place a reservation online, with a $5,000 deposit, for a non-flying model of the Roadster.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Before hurrying away from his tent on the beach, Saleh was asked what would happen if US support never came.
    — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Corle continued flagging and minutes later McCoy was back on the trail, hurrying to catch up.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In early 2025, the organization relaunched its rapid response online efforts under a new brand, @FactPostNews, an account intentionally designed to look like an independent news aggregator, not a messaging arm of the party.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Huang has said that this system gives his company the flexibility to react to rapid changes in technology and remain agile.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Abeer Jari is on the balls of her feet this early Monday afternoon, scurrying between the kitchen and the front register.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Hundreds of workers will be scurrying around the downtown arena each day, ensuring the marathon run of events unfolds smoothly.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Scooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooting. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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