ambulating

present participle of ambulate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ambulating Common symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, difficulty ambulating, collapse and even seizures. — Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Why are my feet useful merely for ambulating my body to and fro while footballers can play with their feet and a ball and thrill crowds to no end? — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambulating
Verb
  • Two teenage suspects, ages 14 and 15, allegedly grabbed a necklace from the victim’s neck after walking by them, according to police.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Langham’s Pampered Pets programme extends five-star treatment to your furry friends for a fee, with pet-sitting and dog-walking services.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Videos also show survivors jumping from a rocky island and swimming to Coast Guard rescue swimmers treading rough seas.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This may be a one-off experiment, even if Netflix is treading into bold new territory.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Ambulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambulating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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