tiptoe
noun
the tip or end of a toe.
tiptoeing
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present participleof tiptoe.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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What followed for Louise was a feeling of "tiptoeing through someone else's grief" as the family navigated the loss of Bob, who she described as "bigger than life" and an "incredible family man".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
CANNES, France—American corporations are tiptoeing toward a future powered by artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Investors tiptoeing back into Chinese stocks may want to consider companies that would benefit both from the rise of AI and a potential effort by Beijing to boost consumption.
From Barron's ● Dec. 27, 2025
“Be back in a minute,” Peggy Jo told her mother, tiptoeing past her room.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2025
“I know,” he said, tiptoeing into his mother’s room, where she was already sleeping soundly.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
