pant
verb (used without object)
to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
panting
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present participleof pant.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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Waiting for him at the end of each day’s journey was not a warm bed but another audience, panting for a performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
They sit toe to toe on the gym floor, and Ilya offers a red-faced, panting Shane his water bottle.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
Luna, who started weight pulling in 2021, worked without panting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, lethargy and drowsiness are all key signs that your dog is too hot.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
OOO Rowan was panting when he reached the OsvO coolhouse.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
