skirmishing

verb

Definition of skirmishingnext
present participle of skirmish
1
as in brawling

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2
as in exploring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmishing
  1. exploring
  2. learning
  3. ascertaining
Verb
  • Approximately 134 countries, including across the G20, are exploring digital versions of their currencies.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.
    William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exploring
Verb
  • Kozak works closely with Poppe to support students, parents, teachers and administration to maintain a positive school environment and works with outside services to bring students learning experiences such as workforce development and tours of Waukesha County Technical College, for example.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of learning
Verb
  • This is the validation process and is tremendously crucial for ascertaining whether the RFT has made a positive significant difference in the AI model’s domain specificity.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This review will assist you in ascertaining what areas require attention, be able to come up with entrenched needs and provide a platform for engagement with the possible Salesforce managed services consolidators.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ascertaining
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