slaloming

Definition of slalomingnext
present participle of slalom
as in weaving
to move suddenly aside or to and fro slalomed through the crowd with the ease of an Olympic skier

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Recent Examples of slaloming The 15-year-old has shown extraordinary confidence and talent against top European opposition, slaloming through challenges and winning two penalties with his blend of acceleration and technique. Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaloming
Verb
  • Both authors write as recovering fawners, weaving their own stories through case studies and explication of therapeutic motifs.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Ross attempted to subdue the man using his Taser, but Muñoz-Guatemala was still able to hit the gas and drag Ross at least 100 yards through the street, weaving back and forth to try to shake the officer loose.
    Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Midday was for ducking into a family-run lodge for miso ramen or chicken katsu, the kind of spot where the windows fog up and the air smells of rich broth.
    Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Admittedly, there would be no upside in ducking the question.
    Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Wardlaw's flimsy pretext is the go-to move of those dodging transparency.
    Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Trying to keep up with tariff news, especially as a consumer who isn't necessarily an expert in economic policy, can feel like dodging sporadic jump scares.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Maria recalled conga lines zigzagging across El Taquito.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Architect Greg Zwirko and builder Pat Trunzo designed and executed the zigzagging residence, while Edmund Hollander created the privacy-promoting landscaping.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025

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“Slaloming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaloming. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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