bubble
noun
a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid.
are bubbling
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present progressiveof bubble.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In the dark recesses of the U.S. economy, price pressures are bubbling up and foretelling another wave of inflation.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
In the dark recesses of the economy, price pressures are bubbling up and foretelling another wave of inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
But it seems tensions are bubbling in the camp, with decent results so far masking some sub-standard performances.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025
I try to be vigilant about when addictive behaviors are bubbling up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
Billows of white sari are bubbling to the surface.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
