shinnying

present participle of shinny

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shinnying
Verb
  • Not robots clambering over rigs.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • And all this after clambering up through the Championship play-offs last season.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • Sonic made the biggest jump of any brand in the survey, climbing from 73 to 77 after adding more affordable menu items.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Shinnying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shinnying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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