scrolling
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Digital Technology. the act or process of viewing a continuous selection of text, images, etc., on a screen by moving the display vertically or horizontally.
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Digital Technology. doomscrolling.
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the act of scrolling.
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The government also announced plans for a default setting that will disable addictive features like infinite scrolling for older teenagers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
“These features fuel the user’s urge to keep scrolling and shift the brain into ‘autopilot mode’, contributing to unhealthy habits and compulsive use,” the commission said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Every comic knows when you scroll your video for comments to see what people said, you’re not scrolling to read all the appreciation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
It sounds like a no-brainer, especially if you are scrolling through these tips on your fifth flat white of the day.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
His back was toward me as he stared at his phone, scrolling through what looked like messages.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
The outline is elegant, and the scrollings delicate.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 470, January 3, 1885 by Various
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