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 slaloming dribbles of 2017 have declined, but a more mature Salah has been a perfect outlet for a defensive Egyptian side — his role with Egypt might have changed, but the goals are still coming. Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaloming
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  • In the clip, Ollie Pulleyblank is seen weaving between stationary cars, offering food and drinks to drivers who had been stuck since early morning.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Hundreds of attendees pushed through the crowds, weaving and ducking to find entrances to vendor exhibits.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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  • Conference-goers are often ducking in and out of the big ballrooms day and night and the lobby is nearly always abuzz with travelers coming and going.
    Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The father inspected one and left the other untouched before quickly ducking back inside, locking the door and securing a deadbolt.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Hyde Park Avenue was like the Wild Wild West, with motorists dodging huge snow banks, pedestrians, school children and MBTA bus riders who were forced off the sidewalks.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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