wonting

Definition of wontingnext
present participle of wont

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Seconds spent orienting when a ball is hit to the outfield can lead to a misread or poor jump.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • And right now, Taylor cannot stop herself from initiating phone sex with Dakota even while sobbing over his indiscretions at Vanderpump Villa.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • For some people, like those with finicky internet or frequent power outages, initiating a long, slow download that runs in the background for hours or days isn't a viable option.
    Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 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
  • Earlier this year, Redzepi told The Times that the price tag would offset the housing of 130 people and the costs for schooling the staff‘s children.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Singer Jessie Ware and her mother Lennie, who cohost the Table Manners podcast, had asked Duff about what schooling young performers receive in a recent episode of their show.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.
    Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • She is dedicated to educating others on how to cultivate green spaces and embrace eco-friendly practices.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Data center developers and local political leaders don’t help the situation by not investing enough in educating the public and by routinely obscuring details and keeping secret the names of the companies behind the data centers.
    Mehdi Paryavi, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites.
    Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • And three months before introducing the new decree, Argentina’s right-wing president Javier Milei, an ally of prime minister Giorgia Meloni, was granted citizenship by descent on a state visit to Italy.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Wonting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonting. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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