Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waltzing (up)
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026 -
January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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As his defeat more clearly came into focus, Peacock likened the race to his high school basketball team showing up to compete against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kiya manufactures collections in Pittsburgh while raising three kids and showing up for her husband’s relentless schedule.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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But labor union officials disputed that, saying Newsom, whose budget did not include any suggestions to close gaps caused by the federal government’s steep cuts to Medi-Cal and a wide range of social services, isn’t coming up with other answers.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Groundhog Day is coming up, leaving some fans nostalgic for an iconic '90s film.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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An individual in their 70s or 80s is usually drawing on public programs like Social Security and Medicare rather than producing new economic output.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rauschenberg started making art early, drawing on walls, painting furniture.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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After going two sets up, Alcaraz was closing in on the final before pulling up midway through the third set with what looked like muscle cramps.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also this week, Chipotle started a PAC, restaurants in Minnesota are closing in protest of ICE raids, and more.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Examples should be arriving in showrooms soon.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Erika defends Dorit while also coming for Amanda, saying that Amanda has told them a lot about her business and her accolades but hasn’t shared anything more personal.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Vance recently said that ICE agents could begin going door to door in the coming months, exacerbating fears.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Waltzing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waltzing%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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