NYT Dictionary

DOPING

/ˈdoʊpɪŋ/
VerbNounDOP-ingdop-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dope

Etymology

Origin: Dutch

Etymology tree Dutch doopbor. English dope English -ing English doping From dope + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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