NYT Dictionary

GLIDING

/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/
NounVerbAdjectiveGLID-ingglid-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The action or motion of something that glides.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From glide + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

glidesailplaningsoaringsailingaeronauticsairlineastronauticsballooningbingocheckers

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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