pollinate
verb (used with object)
to convey pollen to the stigma of (a flower).
are pollinating
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present progressiveof pollinate.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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But more observations are needed to say the frogs really are pollinating plants.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Confirming the discovery could add an amphibian to the surprisingly diverse list of recently discovered pollinators — there are pollinating rats, cockroaches and even lizards.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
If the rats are pollinating the feijoa plants, their behavior is a bit unusual.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
Making matters worse, some almond farmers spray pesticides when the bees are pollinating, he said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 26, 2016
The agency will also impose new restrictions on what pesticides farmers can use when commercial honeybees are pollinating their crops.
From Washington Post ● May 18, 2015
