skating

Definition of skatingnext
present participle of skate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skating
sliding
Verb
  • Things got just a bit chippy in the top of the sixth when Webb fired a four-seam fastball into the ribs of Dalton Rushing, who many speculated had made a disparaging comment at Jung Hoo Lee during Tuesday’s game when the Giants outfielder was hurt sliding home.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open from the bedroom onto a private deck for morning yoga or simply lounging on rocking chairs, and from the living area to a smaller one to enjoy your evening tea on.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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