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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
Others are participating in travel trends such as dry-tripping (also known as sober curious travel) and the option to be alcohol-free during their travels.
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Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The bill is named after the late star, who died in 2019 after tripping on loose cables while shooting a TV series.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Punishment for tripping a horse One head-scratching law in New Mexico is one that involves the penalty for tripping a horse.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
The first kill in the third period came when the Blackhawks lost a challenge and the second was when Donato was called for tripping.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
One scene that really offered Starkey a chance to get close to Craig, both physically and emotionally, is when both are tripping on ayahuasca in the South American jungle and unite, in the buff, for messy dance in the mud.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
High levels of intoxication can lead to tripping and falling down, and fatal accidents were reported due to asphyxia.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Paintings that could then be mailed in a snap without tripping over the postal regulations.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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
Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The bill is named after the late star, who died in 2019 after tripping on loose cables while shooting a TV series.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Punishment for tripping a horse One head-scratching law in New Mexico is one that involves the penalty for tripping a horse.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
The first kill in the third period came when the Blackhawks lost a challenge and the second was when Donato was called for tripping.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
One scene that really offered Starkey a chance to get close to Craig, both physically and emotionally, is when both are tripping on ayahuasca in the South American jungle and unite, in the buff, for messy dance in the mud.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
High levels of intoxication can lead to tripping and falling down, and fatal accidents were reported due to asphyxia.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Paintings that could then be mailed in a snap without tripping over the postal regulations.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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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To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This morning, heavy rain is falling across San Francisco up to Sacramento – rainfall rates of 1 inch per hour are possible.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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This has been somewhat of an atypical season in that regard, with Smith fulltime with the Heat, Johnson bouncing between Sioux Falls and Miami, and Christopher heading into this week yet to take the court for the Heat.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Zoom meetings with a counselor, for example, can keep the counselor from observing some mental health symptoms, such as a person bouncing a knee or moving feet out of anxiety or nervousness, Schlegel explained.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Biden, or whoever is running the White House, should be ashamed.Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to the film’s costume designer Arianne Phillips, the star is a total dead-ringer for Dylan on the big screen, slipping into his effortlessly-cool wardrobe of Levi’s flares, leather blazers, and silk shirts.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taylor also struggled as a receiver out of the backfield, slipping once and dropping two passes, one of which the Dolphins nearly turned into an interception.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Next Generation The Kardashian-Jenners decided to go back to basics in 2015 after skipping a 2014 card and riding out a tumultuous year.Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Competing and improving were the promises sold to players as the story of the takeover began; amid difficulty and uncertainty, winning a first domestic trophy for 70 years would be like skipping to the final page.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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American Jews are truly in a Red Queen's race, sprinting to try keep our place in the buying binge.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Digne is tasked with sprinting upfield when a move develops and crossing in advanced areas.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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If trekking around the property’s sloping terrain isn't enough of a workout, the state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24 hours a day and has a weekly schedule of classes ranging from aerial yoga to bootcamp.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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When trekking chimps, particularly in the western part of Uganda in the Kibale Forest or Kyambura Gorge, expect a cacophony of whoops and hollers guiding you to their location.Praveen Moman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Tripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tripping. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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