scroll
noun
a roll of parchment, paper, copper, or other material, especially one with writing on it.
are scrolling
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present progressiveof scroll.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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Audience members around you are scrolling on their phones, talking and munching loudly.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Younger consumers are scrolling for ideas on budgeting, passive income streams and investing in the stock market.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2024
When you are scrolling through social media and seeing graphic or violent content, bear in mind that it might not always be accurate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
The timer means that at-bats now move faster — though fans who are scrolling through social media or are in line for a hot dog are now more likely to miss something.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
The ad would typically appear in the fourth slot in the user’s home feed as well as when users are scrolling through category feeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2016
