shop
noun
a retail store, especially a small one.
are shopping
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present progressiveof shop.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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Artificial intelligence users are shopping around as US giants face fierce competition from Chinese rivals -- and in Beijing's tech district, drinkers at an AI-themed bar can even plug in to DeepSeek for free.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
“This is a new and novel approach” for the bureau, the source said, one reason “they are shopping it around.”
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Lakers are shopping for a center, but the store isn’t stocked with options.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Google unveiled a set of tools for retailers that helps them roll out AI agents, aiming to make it easier for brands to reach their customers who are shopping with the technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Kara and I are shopping on Newbury Street, running in and out of tiny shops on a rainy spring day.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
