shying

present participle of shy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shying
Verb
  • Your stronger body will give you the confidence that comes from moving without flinching.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Share relevant proof that mirrors their situation, name your price without flinching, and close with one clear question.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And the supporters who responded to his complaints about overzealous Democrats aren’t recoiling.
    Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The moment was caught on camera by fans, with Bryan seen slightly recoiling after the hit.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Immediately, Moore was on the ground and wincing in pain.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Not to mention wincing in pain any time another museum donation gets shipped off.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, cotton is prone to shrinking and fading in the wash.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In contrast, states with shrinking industries or out-migration trends have seen hours stagnate or fall.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Shying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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