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Synonyms

shuffling

American  
[shuhf-ling] / ˈʃʌf lɪŋ /

adjective

  1. moving in a dragging or clumsy manner.

  2. prevaricating; evasive.

Other Word Forms

  • shufflingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of shuffling

First recorded in 1570–80; shuffle + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Barclays sees a temporary shuffling of sector and factor leadership.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Performers are dropping their masks, or at the very least shuffling them, to force us to think harder about what we’re all doing in the theater as the world around us burns.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Fujitsu's aiGait uses AI to analyse posture and walking patterns, picking up early signs of dementia – shuffling while walking, slower turns or difficulty standing – generating skeletal outlines clinicians can review during routine check-ups.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

“Hamnet” works so tirelessly to affect its audience that it sacrifices a lethal amount of story and character depth, all in service of shuffling the viewer to its grand finale.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

I try to picture a younger version of Naano doing more than shuffling around the house, cooking, praying, and watching her favorite dramas.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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