wending

verb

Definition of wendingnext
present participle of wend
as in travelling
literary to move from one place to another We wended through the narrow streets.

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  1. proceeding
  2. marching
  3. passing
Verb
  • Research and verify any claims before proceeding.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a flash, Webster's cute cuddle with his young son took a wild turn with Parker sitting up slightly before proceeding to vomit all over his father, who was lying on the couch.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of proceeding
Verb
  • But, like workers shedding the new year festivities and glumly marching back to the office, stocks lost their sheen, began tilting down and closed the session lower.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The two-day event features all of the bands marching in the parade and is held at Pasadena City College.
    Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of marching
Verb
  • The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Newcastle’s pressing scheme revolved around trapping Manchester United towards the touchline while blocking their progressive passing options.
    Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of passing
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