vamping

present participle of vamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamping
Verb
  • Even many Democratic and independent voters are ambivalent about the governor, who is now openly teasing a 2028 run for president.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Kacie ultimately won, and Patrick (after teasing) gave it back to her onstage.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This $50 style has a slightly short hem and similar ribbing around the neckline, cuffs, and hem to the oversized option.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Many Adidas hoodies have ribbing in the cuffs and along the hem that helps prevent cold drafts from getting in.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nevertheless, Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, touted the decrease in fuel costs, with the national average flirting with the $3-per-gallon price point.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In recent weeks, several women who claim to have had interactions with Lewis over the past decade have shared their experiences on TikTok, providing screenshots and phone recordings that appear to show Lewis sexting, flirting, and arranging meetups with female fans.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Aggies coach wasn’t kidding.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Vamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamping. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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