ovulate
verb (used without object)
to produce and discharge eggs from an ovary or ovarian follicle.
are ovulating
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present progressiveof ovulate.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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These apps allow users to record the dates of their menstrual cycles and get predictions about when they are ovulating and most fertile.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
Fertility awareness, where women monitor when they are ovulating and have the highest chance of conceiving, can be a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy—when it’s used correctly.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2018
SeaWorld’s domestic breeding program, in addition to frequent testing of pH levels to see when female whales are ovulating, also stores plenty of killer whale milk in case a mother rejects her calf.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 20, 2014
As for women who are ovulating and don't want to advertise that fact?
From Time Magazine Archive
