seesawing

verb

Definition of seesawingnext
present participle of seesaw
1
as in lurching
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions as their boat seesawed in the rough water, the rescue team tried to get the passengers off the sinking ship

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2
as in bobbing
to make short up-and-down movements the price of the stock has been seesawing all week

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  1. swaying
  2. pumping
  3. shaking
Verb
  • Another picture shows the proud daughters wearing black headphones and swaying their arms above their heads as their dad sings.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Come on, just look at its azure waters, its white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees — not to mention its fantastic food, culture, history, and adventure opportunities.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of swaying
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  • The training lasted 12 weeks and at the end, sophisticated tests were conducted to assess structural changes in the heart muscle, plus functional testing (pumping power).
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Creates a Healthy Heart Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improving its efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pumping
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  • Let the potatoes and garlic stand in the pot for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid evaporates.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That makes these companies almost impossible to change without industry-shaking upheaval.
    Nilay Patel, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of shaking
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