inspire
verb (used with object)
to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.
are inspiring
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present progressiveof inspire.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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“Her perseverance and bravery are inspiring to the members of my office, and more importantly, to survivors everywhere.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
While Oura has focused on correcting misinformation, users like Arreola show that some concerns run deeper and are inspiring a rethinking of what to expect from tech.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2025
There are many people, really good people, who are inspiring me.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
Until you are inspiring knockoffs, you have not succeeded in winning the market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
It is the national anthem of France; the words are inspiring and no one, whether American or French, can listen to the music of this hymn without being stirred to the depths.
From A Journey Through France in War Time by Butler, Joseph G. (Joseph Green)
