Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiptoed
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The lack of any real surprises or subversions along the way can be a drag, making the Prime Video miniseries feel a bit padded even at a relatively trim six hour-long episodes.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The hosts padded their lead in the fourth.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Republican Jack Ciattarelli has inched closer to Democratic opponent Representative Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, with a new poll showing a statistical dead heat ahead of the November election.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shares of Microsoft inched up more than 1%.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chicago's wild card lead over the San Diego Padres has crept down to just two games with a little under three weeks remaining in the season.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The jobs report from July shattered the narrative that the economy of 2025 was strong, revising previous figures downward and revealing something close to an 80% collapse in hiring, even as inflation crept upwards and layoffs rolled.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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In public, Russian officials have edged closer to openly endorsing North Korea’s nuclear program.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nigeria, meanwhile, edged Rwanda 1-0 to stay in the hunt.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One roach crawled on the floor by the prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Insects crawled through clinical areas, and staff food was stored alongside medical supplies.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tiptoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiptoed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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