as in proceeding
literary
to move from one place to another
We wended through the narrow streets.
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Recent Examples of wending
This confusion lay in the speech’s weaving, wending contradictions, and its shifts between tones, something Foster purposefully aimed for in telling the story of her life from child stardom to adult disaffection.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wending
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Since the referendum question was passed, the district has been preparing for and proceeding with work on projects across district buildings that are set to extend through 2032.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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And yet, the project is proceeding unchecked.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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After marching through a Minneapolis neighborhood, the crowd of thousands gathered on the street where Good was fatally shot.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The announcement marked his full leap into politics after gaining national attention for marching with protesters in 2020 and speaking at the Democratic National Convention last August.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Thirasak Wongsoongnern, a member of staff on the train, told local media outlet Thairath Online, that the train had been traveling at around 74mph when the tragedy occurred, according to the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Vandenberg, 49, was planning on traveling from El Paso to San Diego to unleash harmful fireworks at a June 14 protest, prosecutors said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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The reward after a day spent journeying through these wild landscapes?—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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Purdy overcame two interceptions in the season opener to lead a fourth-quarter comeback for a 17-13 win but managed just 127 yards passing in the rematch in Week 18.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Doctors initiate the process before passing cases to the County to assess their merits, who in turn refer the potential conservatees to a judge.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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San Jose was seventh in MLS with 60 goals scored while going 11-15-8 last season.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But most of its richest pleasures come down to Fiennes going balls to the wall with a truly memorable character — half lunatic and half visionary.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Wending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wending. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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