wonting

Definition of wontingnext
present participle of wont

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Explain how to avoid twist by orienting the line spool correctly when filling a casting reel versus a spinning reel.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Wreck is the follow up to Sandwich, a recent bestseller orienting around a middle-aged woman named Rocky, a funny, anxious, spirited, and relatable protagonist on vacation with her parents, her husband, and their young adult children.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • In Texas, the state Legislature has sole responsibility for initiating amendments to its constitution.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Eleven is forced to enter the Abyss in person, initiating a fight between her and Vecna, while her friends fight the Mind Flayer.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The challenge will be acquainting full-time workers with the ins and outs of contract careers.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Americans noticed and began acquainting themselves with the world of tariffs.
    Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Gia—who was filmed playfully schooling her dad on his posing skills at the event—stunned in a strapless black silk slip dress, while Stella coordinated with her in a black-and-white polka-dot dress with dainty spaghetti straps and a midi-length silhouette.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • In 2007, by then in her mid-80s, Soskin became a National Park ranger, schooling visitors on Black women’s contributions to the WWII effort in the face of discrimination.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Bystander videos, like the ones taken of Pretti, have played a key role for decades in informing the public when law enforcement kills or injures people.
    Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
  • That discipline is now informing its expansion into the United States, where conversational AI is widespread but largely limited to customer support.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Usha Vance, the nation's second lady and wife of Vice President JD Vance, has spent her family's first year in office familiarizing herself with the pitfalls and pleasantries of public service.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
  • After familiarizing myself with the fleet of horses—including a month-old foal—a small group saddled up for a breathtaking excursion through the scenic mountains.
    Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The awards recognize Elgin residents, groups and organizations dedicated to preserving Elgin’s historic places and character and educating the community about Elgin’s architecture, neighborhoods and history, according to a news release.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • According to Ilko, many landscapers do not yet know about the Zone Zero requirements and his HOA has started educating them when plans are submitted for approval.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Content creator Olly Hume shared a skit of the DJ at the Brooklyn-Peltz wedding introducing Victoria to her dance with Brooklyn.
    Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Wonting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonting. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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