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driving

American  
[drahy-ving] / ˈdraɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

  1. demanding a high or unreasonable rate of work from subordinates.

  2. vigorously active; energetic.

    a driving young executive.

  3. having force and violence.

    a driving storm.

  4. relaying or transmitting power.

  5. used while operating a vehicle.

    driving gloves.
driving British  
/ ˈdraɪvɪŋ /

adjective

  1. having or moving with force and violence

    driving rain

  2. forceful or energetic

  3. relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motion

    driving test
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Other Word Forms

  • drivingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of driving

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; drive + -ing 2

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Example Sentences

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Tan has bought two electric vehicles this year to avoid relying on gas while driving his kids to school and activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Uninsured driving is estimated to cost the UK economy £1bn every year.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Server CPU demand is surging due to the growth of agentic AI, potentially driving average selling prices up 10% to 15% this year, according to Mizuho.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This occurs when investors who previously bet against these stocks must buy back shares to close their positions, driving additional demand and lifting prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Not at all. Mr. McAndrews was wonderful! I was so rattled, he actually insisted on driving me home. And he helped us search for G!”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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