rucking

Definition of ruckingnext
present participle of ruck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucking
Verb
  • The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Some omelets are made lighter by separating the yolks and whites, beating up the latter, and folding in the former.
    Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Thousands of people gather with blankets, folding chairs and snacks on Sundays during the summer to listen to the lineup.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131 on Monday night, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 12 games, their longest in 32 years.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Material steak knives arrived sharp, slicing through a piece of paper rather than crumpling its edge.
    Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Conflict in the Middle East is rippling through the oil industry and into consumer goods, with analysts warning bottled water prices could rise in the coming months.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The rise in oil prices is rippling through the US economy and driving up costs for many small business owners.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Rucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucking. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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