Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waltzing (up)
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Someone who can change the culture of this floundering franchise, turning up the volume on its toughness, execution and discipline.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Due to some staff not coming into work without pay, Duffy said that those who are turning up to work face immense pressures.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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Number one, the hand with the phone is going down, and number two, the hand with the gun is coming up.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the Mustangs were held scoreless from there, with Prakaschander and Ellasyn Hunter each coming up with a steal for Beckman in the final minute.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
9 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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Breaking news will be part of the mix, drawing on CNN’s international correspondents, but also planned are other segments, like movie reviews, Michaelson said.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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By March 2025, stores had already begun closing in downtown Brooklyn and Long Island.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bjoern Wylezich/Getty Images Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels in recent years and the precious metal's rally is only continuing, with the price of gold currently closing in on yet another record high.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Emergency medical personnel transported Strother to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, according to the BCA.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ricotta gnocchi takes after the Parisian model, finished in a pan until each piece has a deep-brown oval sear, arriving simply sauced in lemon and fragrant black pepper under a blanket of Parmesan.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city of Southfield also made plans, but the Southfield Wildlife Commission, which made the recommendation for a deer cull in 2024, has yet to respond to CBS News Detroit's inquiry about its schedule and details for the coming year.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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My issue coming into this year was whether KU had enough scoring outside of Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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