SKATING Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

skating

verb

Definition of skating

present participle of skate

as in sliding

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sliding

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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, 10 July 2026
With the center sliding ever rightward, is the board’s plea for moderation a ploy to keep the Democrats compliant and accepting in their/our being dragged along through the corridors of power?

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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