How to Use sled in a Sentence

sled

1 of 2 noun
  • The sled struck a curb and then a tree.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The sled struck a curb and crashed into a tree.
    — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.
    — David Greig september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Parents on bikes tow their kids on sleds through slushy snow.
    — Laura Yale, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Saws and sleds to haul trees back from the field are available.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The store has plenty of saucer-style sleds for kids and small adults.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Do not sled on pool equipment or other non-sleds.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Sandboards and sleds are available to rent.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Sandboards and sleds are available to rent.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Participants cannot bring their own sleds and must rent the tubes.
    — Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2019
  • Rubsam walks briskly ahead with the sled toward the center of the lake.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2019
  • But clear ice was covering the crack, and the sled stayed upright.
    — Hannah Hoag, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Two dog sleds are pulled by a larger group of 10-12 dogs.
    — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Riders who want to drive the sled must be at least 56 inches tall.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Hammeken uses one as a cushion on his sled.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Phillips has been an absolute beast, just ask the blocking sleds.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
  • Friends and neighbors show up, bringing kids and sleds and coffee.
    — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 19 Feb. 2019
  • The drive sleds pop in and out of the drive's top, from under the removable cap.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Portlanders with sleds haven’t had much chance to use them in 2023.
    — oregonlive, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The three men strung an old sailcloth between the two sleds and pitched tents beneath it.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
  • In total, the pack, which will be on a sled, will weigh more than 170 pounds.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 11 Oct. 2018
  • The patients are strapped into a sled that is tied down to the helicopter.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The liquor, like the food and firewood piled in the corner, is ferried in on the back of a haul sled.
    — Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Figuring out how to make a router sled is a straightforward project.
    — Jean Levasseur, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The proud mom then posted a black-and-white shot of her little girl being pulled in the snow on a sled.
    — Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The rear reflector and other parts of the sled’s backend are crushed.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Kids and parents lined up, one by one, sleds in hand and skis on feet, waiting for their turn to take on this hill.
    — Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The farm provides handsaws, sleds and ground mats and can assist you in cutting your tree.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Rows of these sleds could be packed next to each other in a 1U shelf and these shelves stacked in a rack.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In the winter, snowmachines, skiers, dog sleds and fat bikes are still allowed on the road.
    — Laurel Andrews, Anchorage Daily News, 2 May 2018

sled

2 of 2 verb
  • Dominik, who sleds for Italy, took bronze in singles and team relay.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In winter dog-sledding and northern lights sightings are the biggest draws.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The hills were swarmed with kids sledding and people snowboarding and skiing.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
  • While Snow Valley has sledding and snow play open, the resort has yet to open up its runs for the season.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Every country has quirky winter pastimes, from ice fishing and curling to sledding under the stars.
    — Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The property also has a solid hill that would be perfect for sledding in the winter, and the barn/garage comes equipped with sleds for just that purpose.
    — Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Through their court filings, both recount head injuries sustained while sledding and lingering symptoms.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Gracie and Elizabeth were sledding in the area after neighborhood streets were covered in ice and snow.
    — Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Des Moines plans to light up parts of its busiest golf course, extending tee time hours and brightening it for activities like sledding.
    — Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The skiing, sledding with the kids, chopping firewood for the wood stove in the basement—some of my favorite adventures have been set to a snowy backdrop.
    — Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Hiking trails meander into the national forest and there are sledding hills nearby.
    — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Just around the bend, join former Iditarod racing huskies for dog sledding through Moonlight Basin.
    — Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2020
  • On Tuesday, some members of the group strapped on skis and headed to India Point Park while others went sledding.
    — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Visitors can experience sledding down the snow hill, roasting marshmallows by a campfire and gliding around in a synthetic skate rink.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Spend your daytime hours snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or sledding down the Dune Climb (weather-permitting).
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Dog sledding across frozen landscapes is a classic experience, while reindeer safaris often include the chance to meet Sami herders and learn about their culture.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • But that doesn’t mean NYC kids will be out sledding Monday instead of being in classes, albeit remotely.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • From sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows to sledding down park hills, there are cozy experiences in every corner of Rhode Island’s westernmost town.
    — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Two people have been arrested after a woman died while sledding in northwest Oklahoma City in the days following a major winter storm that blanketed the metro in snow and ice.
    — Jessie Christopher Smith, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The Frisco Police Department confirmed that two 16-year-old females suffered life-threatening injuries while sledding.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Despite all the internet love in the weeks since the first four episodes dropped, Connelly is still just a 13-year-old boy who can’t wait to spend the weekend sledding with his buddies and watching his favorite football team.
    — Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Alongside the jokes, the department also shared lighter moments from the storm, including photos of officers sledding and having snowball fights with kids — a reminder that even during tough weather, small moments of joy can still break through.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • But some Washingtonians enjoyed the winter weather by sledding on Capitol Hill, which was captured by local photographers.
    — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2026
  • In 2002, four teenagers in Maine were struck on a hill while sledding, according to the National Lightning Safety Institute.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
  • For those of us who aren’t looking to barrel down mountains at high speed, but who still want some thrills, there is dog sledding with Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel in nearby Jefferson, New Hampshire.
    — Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The true birth of tourism, however, occurred in the 20th century, with the construction of modern hotels and facilities that helped spread skiing and ice skating activities, followed by the development of disciplines like sledding, curling and hockey.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The special event, presented by Nordstrom and FRAME, featured a special experience with Santa, snow, sledding and gave the kids the opportunity to play on the field and run the bases.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The two girls were sledding near Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court Sunday afternoon when the accident occurred, according to a statement from the Frisco Police Department.
    — Timia Cobb breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026

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