Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiptoeing
Verb
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In particular, middle-market deal volume was low this year with those large M&A transactions padding the stats, according to a S&P Global analysis of deal-making as of November.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2025 -
The Bruins blasted Ralston Valley 56-28 on Saturday in the Class 5A championship at Canvas Stadium, padding their ongoing dynasty that is showing no signs of slowing up.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Grow as a creeping vine or along a trellis.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s that warmth creeping over you?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The move signals the governor is inching closer to a full mobilization of the state’s National Guard in response to the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE officer after allegedly trying to run him over.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Knicks are also inching closer to Josh Hart’s return from a severe ankle sprain sustained on Christmas Day against the Cavaliers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The country is crawling with hot springs and spa retreats, like the famed Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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My favorite space is the private balcony, crawling with green Spanish tile and bestowed with a bistro table and ashtray.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Credit card balances keep edging higher, according to recent reports by TransUnion and VantageScore.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The average amount owed on upside-down loans hit a record $6,905 in third quarter, edging past the previous high of $6,880 set in first quarter of 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not only does the crew-length keep trail debris (like dirt and pebbles) from sneaking inside the socks, but the wool fibers and just-right thickness have kept me blister-free and perfectly temperature-regulated in a wide range of conditions and seasons for years.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gaps in windows and doors, cracks within the walls, and any other places where cold air is sneaking in should be sealed off and the temperature within the home should remain consistent—particularly during very cold nights.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The more often people talk about ghosting, the more people seem to ghost.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And Taylor telegraphs this through every beguiling movement, sometimes slinking, other times exuding braggadocio.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
24 Nov. 2025
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Either way, Invisigal is in the room listening to her friends debate her fate, noticeably slinking out as the door seemingly opens on its own.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Tiptoeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiptoeing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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