reset
verb (used with object)
to set again.
resetting
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present participleof reset.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A charge of resetting the lamb was dropped by the Crown mid-trial as there was "no reported theft" at the time.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
A few carefully placed words from Williams and Jefferson offered a way out, resetting expectations without requiring Warsh to depart from his own approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Even homeowners with ARMs that aren’t resetting anytime soon say they’re anxious about how the loan will play out for them.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Rowing, like life, is a constant state of resetting yourself,” says Teagan, explaining the four-stage cycle of a stroke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
When Twig started resetting the pieces for the third time, I suggested we actually write our lab reports.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
