- present participle of skate.
skating
Example Sentences
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But it is yet another straw in the wind that the stock market is skating on thin ice.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Under her and her husband Patrick’s ownership, the park added attractions such as the Scrambler and Tilt-a-Whirl, along with laser tag and a roller skating rink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
German fans mostly gathered in an area that typically serves as an ice skating rink but has been converted to resemble an indoor beer garden, with benches in front of a large screen.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Yes: over here, skating around on the ice and careening into the boards!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
I looked forward to receiving Martin’s letters more than going roller skating on Friday nights or to the mall on the weekends.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
