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scooting

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verb

present participle of scoot

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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
  • 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
  • The Texas Department of Transportation’s anti-speeding campaign that begins Saturday, July 18, features the story of a Fort Worth teen who was killed in a 2022 crash.
    Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Only the boy’s early obsession with the keyboard—initially discouraged by his parents—pointed to his destiny as a globe-trotting concert pianist, a composer in the major classical genres, and a fluent essayist and autobiographer to boot.
    Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 29 Aug. 2026
  • With his dog trotting closely behind him, Harlow greeted fans as many waited in line for New Balance backpacks and swag.
    Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Then there’s Matt Wagner, the younger of the pair, who mostly saw time as a dominant inline blocker to open lanes for the running game.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There were proven elite offensive voices out there, like former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, who’d proven adept at marrying the running game with explosive pass plays.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Neutrinos, which are produced in the sun as well as other astrophysical sources and are constantly zipping through the Earth, are notoriously difficult to measure.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Facing second-and-4 in the second quarter, Browning took a shotgun snap, and Anudike-Uzomah was there in an instant, zipping by Tampa Bay third-string tackle Marshall Fournier for a free shot on Browning.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Researchers also examined measurement techniques for slender flying-wing shapes.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Using a brown-paper grocery bag helps contain the mess (fewer bowls, less flying flour).
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Corle continued flagging and minutes later McCoy was back on the trail, hurrying to catch up.
    Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s how Drake Maye ended his latest two-minute drill at Patriots training camp Monday, a meandering march that began around midfield and ended with Maye hurrying the offense to the 3-yard line with 10 seconds on the clock.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The system must support rapid acceleration while allowing the interceptor to maneuver toward its target.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both two-stage vehicles are being manufactured with full and rapid reusability in mind, with Pathfinder serving as the proving ground for that architecture.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • During the friendship arc, fans can see Hawkins High School, while in a darker moment, windows will be illuminated with the images of scurrying rats.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hikers often spot these charismatic creatures perched on boulders or scurrying through wildflowers.
    Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Scooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooting. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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