swanning

present participle of swan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swanning
Verb
  • If ambling is more your vibe, wander the town’s narrow backstreets lined in pastel-colored houses and dotted with boutiques.
    Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The second half follows Molly, who with her constant laugh and resolute nature cuts a different figure than the ambling, hapless Edward.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While the ZigZag’s exact range, payload, and loitering capacity remain undisclosed, its design reflects the growing sophistication of Ukrainian drone technology.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Hopkins, whose ward includes that block, told the Tribune a crowd of around 50 teens was loitering in the movie theater’s lobby before the shots rang out.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Magical door wash to welcome in the new To create your magic door wash, start with a glass mason jar and cleanse the space above it by ringing a bell in a clockwise motion to clear any lingering energy.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Don't jump to conclusions about a compromise state budget plan with cuts, taxes and a lingering bit of uncertainty.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Swanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swanning. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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