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  • present participle of goad.
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goading

[goh-ding] / ˈgoʊ dɪŋ /




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When San Antonio’s big man Victor Wembanyama pointed to his temple after goading a Knick into a cheap foul, the taunt was clear: I’m in your head, buddy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Rather than respond directly to the company, Muddy Waters took to X, where it posted a meme goading SoFi to “run that game.”

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

Artists got an idea for a Museum of Contemporary Art off the ground in 1979, goading the wealthy and influential powers that be into action.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 1, 2025

It was as if they were goading Scotland now.

From BBC Nov. 8, 2025

I rode with one hand on the pommel and the other goading my horse with a switch.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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