agitate
verb (used with object)
to move or force into violent, irregular action.
agitating
-
present participleof agitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We do not know the answer, but we have seen them take this approach in other situations when agitating for change,” Moskow said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
As I resettled into the life I had so missed, I at first tried to avoid the agitating, distracting and intrusive pull of my phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
His agitating and manipulation, which he would later concede was primarily staged, drove a wedge between Montag and the show’s star Lauren Conrad.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Landlocked Ethiopia, home to around 130 million people and one of Africa’s strongest economies, has been agitating for sea access.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
After agitating for so long for the race, he said no to Swope’s proposal.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
