SCATTING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

scatting

verb

present participle of scat

as in crooning

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as in escaping

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Jessica Chastain is no stranger to the world of country crooning.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Before then, monochromatic clips show Karol and Mars racing around on go-karts, trading lyrics back and forth in the empty lower bowl seating area, and crooning over a guitar backstage.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of crooning

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Paola Nicolaides was 12 years old in 1974, when her family fled their home in the capital, Nicosia, escaping the invading Turkish army.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
After escaping from slavery in Kentucky, Allensworth joined the Civil War on the Union side, becoming a chaplain and rising to the rank of Colonel.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of escaping

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And while more oil is getting out, freedom of navigation in Hormuz has not been restored, McNally said.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
But surveillance footage reviewed by another deputy showed the Mustang arriving at the parking lot without anyone getting out before deputies arrived, per the citation.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting out

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The chihuahuan raven has a somewhat different vocalization, with more of a trilling quality to its croak.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm Campground This trail almost entirely follows the coast for 7 miles, with a soundtrack of lapping waves, trilling loons, and the occasional outboard motor.

— Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026

Definition of trilling

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Most employers file complaints against absconding workers that expose them to detention or deportation, and undocumented workers cannot leave Jordan until fines for overstaying residency permits are paid, Grüneisl said.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Cloth has faced several suits from investors who accused him of absconding with their money.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of absconding

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The nor'easter that has been bringing bands of rain and heavy winds to New York, New Jersey and the Tri-State Area is finally clearing out.

— Justin Lewis, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Activating young adults Volunteers spent most of the morning clearing out years of overgrowth, decaying structures and a greenhouse gone wild.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of clearing out

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