- present participle of skate.
skating
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
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu has confirmed she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Alysa Liu is stepping away from skating again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Roy believed Lonna was skating on thin ice.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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