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as in trotting
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in stumbling
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in hopping
to move with a light springing step
dancers tripping lightly across the stage
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as in travelling
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in fumbling
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of tripping
Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
This will also help avoid creating an unseen tripping hazard.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Keep the extension cord elevated above the snow to avoid creating a tripping hazard or shorting out the snow blower, which can cause accidental electrocution or fire.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Vacationing together but tripping over spending?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
MacKinnon was called for a pair of minors — tripping and then unsportsmanlike conduct for arguing about the trip.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
This was holding a guy and tripping him in transition.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Traffic, tripping hazards and hard-to-spot costumes can become hazardous if precautions aren’t taken.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
Aside from tech issues, the hardest part is not tripping—Carpenter is constantly running up and down stairs.
—Lucy Feldman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
This will also help avoid creating an unseen tripping hazard.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Keep the extension cord elevated above the snow to avoid creating a tripping hazard or shorting out the snow blower, which can cause accidental electrocution or fire.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Vacationing together but tripping over spending?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
MacKinnon was called for a pair of minors — tripping and then unsportsmanlike conduct for arguing about the trip.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
This was holding a guy and tripping him in transition.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Traffic, tripping hazards and hard-to-spot costumes can become hazardous if precautions aren’t taken.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
Aside from tech issues, the hardest part is not tripping—Carpenter is constantly running up and down stairs.
—Lucy Feldman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tripping
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bronte was bouncing between Saltburn and our Muskoka set, but Tom and Margo were on set and right in the middle of it.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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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
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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The difference, however, is that Moscow is trying to sustain a costly offensive in pursuit of goals that keep slipping farther into the future.David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Max Fried and the New York Yankees agreed to a eight-year $218 million contract on Tuesday night, completely skipping the bidding war stage that was expected to take place between the Yankees and the Red Sox over the next few days.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the flip side, neglecting physical health—like skipping exercise or eating poorly—can cloud your mind and leave you feeling emotionally drained.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That's when two other reporters come sprinting up to the phone booth.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The last two years have seen the Australian, who turns 17 in late December, draw comparisons to sprinting great Usain Bolt.Matias Grez, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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Vionic Brighton Bootie $150 $50 at Amazon These pull-on boots offer warmth and comfort for trekking through cold weather.Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Guests should wear sturdy athletic footwear, and consider bringing walking sticks or trekking poles.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Tripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tripping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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