Thesaurus results for CROUCHING

crouching

verb

present participle of crouch

as in huddling

to lie low with the limbs close to the body the cat crouched in the bushes, waiting for the right moment to pounce on the chipmunk

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Recent Examples of crouching Ordinarily, Sinner attacks with explosive energy, crouching on his long legs before springing upward, his feet leaving the ground after each shot. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 At one point, the video shows a bystander and two young children crouching behind a tree on the sidewalk on 41st Avenue as Castillo walked toward them just before an officer holding a stun gun blocked his path. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Melvin then tried walking out of the door, crouching down to continue his apologies in the frame. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, additional officers responded to Lexington Avenue and Olive Street nearby after a caller said a man crouching behind parked cars fired shots at a vehicle. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Behind him, fans spotted Charlotte, wearing a striped top and crouching down in the sand. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 July 2026 The dogs running underneath or a man crouching low could get through the oaks as easily as a bear. — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026 Muchová went up 3-1 early with a crouching forehand volley that just plopped inside the court, prompting applause from Gauff and a disbelieving shake of the head from Muchová. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Bystander video captured the sound of at least seven shots and showed people crouching and running for cover. — Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026

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Meanwhile, Hochul visited the Buffalo Bills training camp, chatting with fans and huddling with the team.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 29 July 2026
After celebrating, a video posted by BBC Sport showed the Belgian squad huddling together to bask in their victory, before breaking out into dance.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

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With their three dogs in view, Prince Harry could be seen squatting and bracing for a big hug from Lili, who was running into his arms; while Meghan reached out for Archie who was running towards her.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo.

— Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026

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