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verb

variants or travelling
present participle of travel
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Recent Examples of traveling
Adjective
But baby apparently got the non-traveling alleles from both parents, and therefore is not a time traveler. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2021 As more states ease their indoor dining restrictions and the CDC has given the all-clear (for the most part) to the fully vaccinated for both traveling and small gatherings, restaurants are starting to feel alive again. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2021
Verb
Investigators determined that a silver Hyundai Accent was traveling southbound on Dallas Parkway when the driver, Molina, lost control. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026 And after plenty of romances, most gone awry, that’s what made traveling with Jake so great. Terry Ward, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveling
Verb
  • Ahead of the Earthshot ceremony, William spent a few days touring around Rio de Janeiro, learning about local conservation efforts and even playing soccer and beach volleyball with some of the local children.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
  • In one of her earliest letters, Ball begged Arnaz not to give in to temptation while touring with his band.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Walkers and bikers traversing down the path and a new bridge will see two new pavilions as well as the Athletic Club Boise Stadium, where a new professional soccer team whose name and colors were revealed in 2025 will play.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hall was in net when Boston's Bobby Orr scored in overtime to win the Cup for the Bruins in 1970, a goal that's among the most famous in hockey history because of the flying through the air celebration that followed.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • While some travelers praise the trend for reducing stress and avoiding baggage fees, others say flying without bags is unrealistic for longer trips or work travel.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Mayor Armin Mizani, who is running for Texas House District 98, had sought to make Keller the first city in the nation to codify a ban on Islam’s legal system.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
  • DeRozan received the pass, took one dribble and tried a running 29-foot 3-pointer that clanked off the back rim and the Kings lost, 100-98.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Both are on a mission, handing out flyers for Luis’ missing daughter, Mar, swallowed by the seemingly endless nomadic rave culture.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Mongolia This East Asian country, filled with remote untouched landscapes and one of the world’s last nomadic cultures, stands apart.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Travelers Rest earned its name as a resting spot for weary travelers journeying along the Old Buncombe Road (which linked North Carolina to Georgia).
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The reward after a day spent journeying through these wild landscapes?
    Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The statement came just days after county leadership joined state and team officials in Topeka for a joint announcement that the Chiefs would be leaving Kansas City and crossing state lines into Kansas.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Traveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traveling. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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