flower
noun
the blossom of a plant.
are flowering
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present progressiveof flower.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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Essentially they are flowering at a time of year when the bees aren’t there.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Seagrasses are flowering plants that live in shallow, sheltered areas of the coast, forming dense underwater meadows.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Chuparosa and brittlebush are flowering along the grade and in canyons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Cherry blossoms in Japan are flowering 11 days earlier than they used to, according to a 2022 report in the journal Environmental Research Letters.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
At the verge of the ploughed field below, exposed as it is, chickweed, groundsel, and shepherd's-purse are flowering.
From The Open Air by Richard Jefferies
