Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamping
Verb
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Alongside the tape, the UK artist has also begun teasing a new album, Terrified.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Hana can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her, even teasing her.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pullover features outer seam detailing along the arms for a playful touch and ribbing on the neckline and wrist cuffs that adds dimension.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even Maye has gotten in on the fun, according to Pats quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant, who says he’s been ribbing Josh in meetings.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For that reason, the dances were designed to let these young people get a good look at one another, mix with as many partners as possible and maybe enjoy some conversation and flirting while on the dance floor.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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To cope, he’s turned to free-diving, flirting with the void by diving into caves off the coasts of Okinawa and Marseille.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Literally toxic lesbians — kidding.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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Just kidding - but honestly not sold on him being the best player on a championship caliber team.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cranston and Essiedu convey a father-son bond of unusual closeness — hugging, play-fighting, joshing; but this physical proximity will be repeated at the end of the play to devastatingly different effect.—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Nov. 2025
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Cheryl — who jumped in the mosh pit briefly at the first party — hung out in the back, sitting on her walker and gently joshing Erika’s young son for wearing earplugs while a singer screamed into the microphone.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Vamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamping. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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