spiriting

Definition of spiritingnext
present participle of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiriting
Verb
  • Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Sixth District Commissioner Donna Miller was in the latter group, successfully snatching the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has repeatedly praised Rubio’s handling of Venezuela after capturing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
  • As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Riverside County sheriff and GOP governor candidate draws heat for seizing 650,000 ballots from last November’s election, claiming possible fraud with little evidence.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Much speculation has been focused on US forces potentially seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Spiriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiriting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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