swanning

Definition of swanningnext
present participle of swan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swanning
Verb
  • In the summer, strolling and biking along the four reservoirs completely reset my nervous system; in the winter, the water becomes a frozen playground where people of all ages build snowmen and figure skate to their heart’s content.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In videos from the summit, the robot can be seen mechanically strolling next to the first lady, even welcoming all in the room in several different languages and waving its hand.
    Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The mall’s closure was a personal loss for him and many others who made lifelong memories sauntering the retail space.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Forget cows ambling in biodiverse pastures.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.
    Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Cue that John Williams theme because dinosaurs are moseying across your screens again.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Spend a quintessential small-town day moseying through the local shops and boutiques on historic Main Street.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • State television footage shows both systems engaging simulated quadcopters and loitering munitions flying at just 50 to 80 meters.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • People loudly loitering in front of houses.
    Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In our present moment, as the production and consumption of hot takes continues to accelerate, there is a powerful form of resistance to be found in lingering with the unfamiliar, in offering attention without the promise of a quick take-away.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Swanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swanning. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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