skating

present participle of skate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skating
sliding
Verb
  • His East Carolina team had lost in the regional the day before, sliding to the brink of elimination.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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