waltzing (up)

verb

Definition of waltzing (up)next
present participle of waltz (up)
as in turning up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waltzing (up)
  1. coming
  2. reaching
  3. hitting
Verb
  • The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
  • From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of coming
Verb
  • Theirs is a different reality Part of Williams reaching his potential will involve taking fewer sacks.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Chicago was getting freezing drizzle and then temperatures potentially reaching into the mid-to-upper 20s.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of reaching
Verb
  • United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Newcastle’s equaliser was allowed to stand despite the ball hitting Joelinton’s hand in the build-up.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of hitting
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“Waltzing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waltzing%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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