Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiptoed
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But his co-stars remained quiet, and Miami padded its lead.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026 -
The insoles are padded with thick latex for comfort and extra breathability so your feet don’t get sweaty.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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Earnings forecasts are likewise near an all-time peak for 2026, though in recent days have inched a touch lower.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unemployment remains low by historical standards but has inched up to its highest level in years.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 Jan. 2026
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But then the Broncos’ offensive woes crept back to the forefront.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Individual mistakes crept into a squad that was already low on confidence from the end of Erik ten Hag’s managerial reign.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Central Florida Christian Academy (13-4) edged Oviedo 49-47 for its seventh win in a row.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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The heroics of goalie Reese Tremper helped make the goal stand as the winner and San Clemente edged two-time defending South Coast League champion Capistrano Valley 1-0 in a clash of Orange County Top 10 teams at Saddleback College.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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One team member crawled inside and fired paintballs filled with vegetable oil, wildlife organization BEAR League told Fox News Digital on Thursday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Tiptoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiptoed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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