- present participle of goad.
goading
Example Sentences
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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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