skating

Definition of skatingnext
present participle of skate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skating
sliding
Verb
  • The defender remained upfield after a corner kick, sliding into position inside the 6-yard box to bang home a cross from Emma Sears with her left foot.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
  • After receiving no response from inside the home, the SWAT team deployed a smaller armored vehicle known as a Rook to break down a side fence and enter the home through a sliding glass door.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skating. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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