toddling

present participle of toddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddling
Verb
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also fallen foul of Germany’s World Cup elimination by Paraguay, after stumbling into a social media debacle following a communications blunder.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • In an accompanying cartoon, Spark is caricatured as a sulking giant, tottering above the Tuscan countryside in a pair of high heels.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • Among them a City boy wearing three Fit-Bit-type devices, two beautiful Middle Eastern sisters, an outrageously pompous elderly American (sorry; eavesdropping), and several Imelda Marcos lookalikes, tottering out of the treatment rooms with, somehow, their elaborate hairstyles still intact.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The opportunity to elect a Democrat has generated enthusiasm within the Utah Democratic Party in an era when sentiment for the national party is floundering.
    Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026
  • Billy Joel was floundering as a recording artist when Davis signed him in 1973.
    Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Taking the ride with Lazy Horse means embracing that chaos, lurching from song to song.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • An earth-shaking roar The World Cup finally arrived in Kansas City after several years of preparation and anticipation.
    Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The country’s massive celebrations have made international headlines, with videos of exuberant fans rocking cars and even buses going viral.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Just remember the most important part when rocking a bowl cut is the attitude.
    Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • There wasn't any attention wavering out there.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The roaring bassline slithers beneath a wavering flute note before the floor gives out, and the song begins its fast and furious descent.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Nvidia have been faltering recently — and Kalshi traders predict that what the company can charge for chips is also declining.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • After faltering in last year’s Div.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
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“Toddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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