skyscraping
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of skyscraping
1830–40; sky + scrape + -ing 2; in recent use probably skyscrap(er) + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Or perhaps someone already rostered — hello, 22-year-old, skyscraping Adou Thiero — is waiting to wow us all in that role?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Storz and his colleagues wondered whether the genomes of the skyscraping, mummified mice might represent a distinct subpopulation of the leaf-eared rodent -- one with a colonization history different from that of their lower-dwelling peers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2023
He’s proud of the downtown center, complete with painted bike lanes and skyscraping office buildings.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2022
Atmospheric synths, warm electronic production, skyscraping chorus hooks, and keening lead vocals and harmonies abound, led by the stunning "Rivers of Mercy" and the turbulent title track.
From Salon ● May 30, 2022
“And if you get lost, just head for that”—he pointed at the skyscraping wonder—“and make a right when you hit Main Street.”
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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