clap
verb (used with object)
to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval.
are clapping
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present progressiveof clap.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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“I wanted her to feel like, ‘Mom, look at all these people that are clapping for you.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
"Look at all these people, they are clapping for you," he said, as the audience duly obliged.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2023
People are clapping because they’re family members have died.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2020
People are clapping everything – which is understandable, because that’s why we’re here.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 13, 2017
My knees are clapping as I do the pivot turn.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
