Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiptoed
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This is an extremely long two-hour movie, padded out by an overstuffed ensemble.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The liner and ear pads attach with snaps for durability, the ear pads have padded borders for comfort, and adjustable goggle vents help reduce fog.—
Adam Trenkamp,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
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With Friday’s addition, the Sagrada Familia inched closer to being done.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Michigan and Michigan State basketball both had big wins on Tuesday, but one program inched closer to a Big Ten regular season conference title while the other is basically out of the race.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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And this wouldn’t be the first time that a traditional signifier of masculinity crept back into mainstream culture by way of performative half jokes.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beside her, the crowd crept forward, wrapping around Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Cupich at the front.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Second baseman Christian Caro and outfielder Adolpho Erives are hitting machines, while shortstop Jacob Soliz, first baseman Mason Gonzalez, infielder Scott Knight and outfielder Joe Bury return from a team that won 22 games and was edged by eventual state runnerup Smithson Valley in the playoffs.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Marin Mooney tallied 14 points as Nantucket (10-10) edged Sturgis West 37-36 in the Cape and Islands League.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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After two hours in their second pass, a large object crawled across the screen of Ehorn's Klein side-scan sonar.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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One live roach crawled on the floor in front of a storage rack with seasoning and cans.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Tiptoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiptoed. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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