graduate
noun
a person who has received a degree or diploma on completing a course of study, as in a university, college, or school.
are graduating
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present progressiveof graduate.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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Part of the reason more students are graduating early is because it’s easier than in previous generations to stack up college credits before they even step on campus.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Of those, 43 are graduating from the Russell 2000, along with four companies that recently held IPOs, plus 15 companies entering the Russell universe for the first time.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
One common objection to ambitious reform plans is that because schools are graduating few serious academics, there aren’t adequate candidates to fill the positions needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
“They are graduating and are trying to keep a positive attitude.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
“All of our saber girls are graduating next year, so I need a new saber squad ready for next season. You’d be in our starting lineup.”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
