wonting

Definition of wontingnext
present participle of wont
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Verb
  • The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans.
    Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When in doubt, Polsky says simply orienting the seating toward the best view can create the illusion of expansiveness.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • The repetition creates familiarity with a place and reduces the travel fatigue that comes from constantly packing, checking in and orienting yourself in a new spot.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Crew members responded to the incident, initiating a search effort after the man plunged into the water, according to the cruise line.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • The officers also were accused of failing to get authorization for the chase from a supervisor, and for initiating the chase in an unmarked squad car when CPD policy requires marked police cars to lead any vehicle pursuits.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Now most of the old guard have scrubbed back in for a nine-episode season, which premiered this week on ABC (next day on Hulu), that continues the story of the original characters while acquainting a new generation of interns and colleagues to their comedic chaos.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The challenge will be acquainting full-time workers with the ins and outs of contract careers.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 May 2026
  • Report authors Illinois' high ranking in 3-year-old enrollment is a result of most states not having schooling for 3-year-olds to begin with.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The indictment also alleges that Cuba's intelligence agency tasked a network of spies in Florida with informing on Brothers to the Rescue.
    Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Jones emailed Westworth Village residents informing them of potential election disturbances.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • In 2026 the autonomous vehicle space is still in its infancy, but companies have aggressive expansion plans and more riders are familiarizing themselves and growing comfortable with the technology by the day.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than holding a mass rally, the Saturday before primary day could be better spent phone banking, canvassing and educating voters about what's happened, Hardy added.
    Sarah Clifton, USA Today, 16 May 2026
  • McCaskill brought action items to the meeting Wednesday, including a packet educating attendees on the Voting Rights Act and a county resolution aiming to support stronger voting right protections, encourage public hearings and discussion, urge federal action and commit to voter outreach.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Wonting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonting. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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