gather
verb (used with object)
to bring together into one group, collection, or place.
are gathering
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present progressiveof gather.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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"England must beat Fiji next weekend because the storm clouds are gathering again," added Grayson.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Campaigners are gathering data and testimonies until July, and plan to file a legal case seeking stronger heat protections and a more effective action plan.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
In Westwood and across Tehrangeles, Iranians are gathering at Persian restaurants to share a meal while processing the war in Iran.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
F-22 fighters and aerial tankers are gathering in Israel, adding to the military buildup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
“Bye and bye, when the morning come, when all the saints of God’s are gathering home, we will tell the story of how we overcome and we’ll understand it better bye and bye.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
