sitting in

verb

present participle of sit in
as in walking out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting in
  1. walking out
  2. walking
Verb
  • The shocking video showed the bold theft and the criminals walking out with the cash machine.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Surveillance footage showed the driver walking out of the camera’s view with the package, heading toward a unit a few doors away.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of walking out
Verb
  • For example, someone who is comfortable walking for 30 minutes could walk at their usual pace for several minutes, then pick it up for a minute or two before slowing down again.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Twins and Phillies players spent their pregame free time walking among fans, taking photos and sharing memories.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of walking
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“Sitting in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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