driving 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of drivingnext
as in dynamic

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verb

present participle of drive
1
as in running
to urge, push, or force onward cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco

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2
as in riding
to travel by a motorized vehicle I'm going to drive across the country—want to come?

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as in pushing
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one drove the plunger into the opening

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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure the corrupt governor was driven out of office

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as in activating
to cause to function machinery driven by waterpower

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as in moving
to set or keep in motion this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft

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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop

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Recent Examples of driving
Adjective
New Jersey, ranking third, also has strict driving laws and the third-most driving schools per capita. — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Keep going For the rest of the time, the 911 GTS evoked far more driving pleasure. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Knight, who was driving the car, was minorly injured by the spray of bullets, while Shakur took the brunt of the gunfire. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 Why Your Brain Needs Brakes Imagine driving a car with only an accelerator. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driving
  1. dynamic
  2. running
  3. riding
  4. pushing
  5. forcing
  6. activating
  7. moving
  8. speeding
Adjective
  • The curves work well, giving the stadium a dynamic feel that is sorely lacking at Derby, Leicester and their ilk.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Prices continue to grow higher on the primary side as well, and dynamic pricing and higher fees are two of concertgoers’ most frequent complaints about purchasing tickets.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Verb
  • Maher Assad was a former commander of the Syrian military’s 4th Armored Division - which Syrian opposition activists have accused of killings, torture, extortion and drug trafficking, in addition to running its own detention centers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This strategic move aims to provide enterprises with a unified solution for finding, running, authorizing, and auditing AI agent tools, crucial for production deployments.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of running
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  • According to Watson, Martinez was riding with four or five other motorcyclists when a red Audi began tailing the group.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no hope left of release — of riding Dreamfyre out of the Dragonpit, of playing with chickens in a sunlit field, her two children beside her.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of riding
Verb
  • The state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As thousands of car enthusiasts prepare to descend on Metro Detroit for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise, a Michigan lawmaker is pushing legislation to crack down on excessively loud vehicles.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Courtesy of Atlanta’s defense, the Dream disrupted the Tempo’s offense early, forcing them to struggle getting shots in the paint.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Detectives said the fire erupted from separate ignition points, forcing evacuations at apartment complexes and nearby homes.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of forcing
Verb
  • New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous temperatures and storms in the forecast.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond sleep, tai chi helps lower blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, the network of nerves that relaxes the body after stress or danger.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of activating
Verb
  • When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Though one of the youngest in the field, Bullock carried herself with veteranlike focus, moving through her routine with confidence.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of moving
Verb
  • Jesse Whittock at the wheel this week, speeding along the highway of international film and TV news.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The source said the WNBA isn’t speeding up its processes thanks to efforts to mock the league or manufacture controversy.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of speeding

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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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