humping

verb

Definition of humpingnext
present participle of hump
1
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort the farmers had to really hump to get the harvest in before the rains

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2
as in trotting
to proceed or move quickly the boat was really humping before the motor started to sputter all of a sudden

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humping
  1. laboring
  2. struggling
  3. striving
  4. working
  5. driving
  6. jumping
  7. zipping
  8. running
Verb
  • That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of laboring
Verb
  • The governor said the expansion will help keep more projects in the state and increase economic activity at a time when Hollywood studios are struggling to bounce back from pandemic losses and strikes.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 49ers had dropped three games in a row before bouncing back Sunday against the struggling Chicago Bears.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggling
Verb
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors is vital for nonprofits striving for sustainability.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In that sense, exceptional achievers self-medicate by constantly striving for more, and getting only a very temporal satisfaction with each accomplishment.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of striving
Verb
  • Another helpful tip is to create time blocks on your calendar specifically for working on your top goal.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of working
Verb
  • Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Verb
  • Digitalization in the scrap business isn’t about jumping into all the latest tools.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Flames were reported on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway, with the fire jumping the road in at least two locations — the area around Malibu Pier and around Malibu Road and Webb Way, just next to Malibu Colony Plaza, where a Ralphs supermarket is located, according to the city.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumping
Verb
  • Uber driver Derek Gooderham was zipping along on Interstate 83 when a wave of wood planks tumbled from the lumber truck, sliding down a hill and sweeping his car off the road.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of zipping
Verb
  • Army led the nation in rushing averaging 309 yards per game with a hybrid triple-option attack running the ball 55 times per game.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
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“Humping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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