squint
verb (used without object)
to look with the eyes partly closed.
squinting
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present participleof squint.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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And with a sparkling arpeggio, we find ourselves suddenly in E-flat major, squinting in the sunlight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The mere sight of us pulling out the camera and squinting through its tiny viewfinder draws attention – "I've not seen one of these in years", a man remarks.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Carlson is squinting as he asks his questions in a way that sounds naive and lets Huckabee fill the space.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
The blinding brilliance of his plays left theatergoers still squinting to see whether his work had much of a heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025
JB still stood there waiting, but he was squinting now, getting anxious.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
