skate
noun
skating
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present participleof skate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some buildings are still closed, but many have been renovated or reimagined, like one damaged structure that has been turned into an outdoor skating rink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
In warmer weather, you can rent kayaks, wave runners and paddleboards or take a seasonal cruise aboard the Lake Lawn Queen; winter brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing and sledding.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
It provides investors with yet another reason to worry that the stock market is skating on thin ice.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu has confirmed she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
He tells Theo, “It’s cold here, and people are already skating on the flooded fields. I go walking as much as I can.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
