squirrel
noun
any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
are squirreling
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present progressiveof squirrel.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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Instead of opening their wallets, many consumers and businesses are squirreling away more money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2016
“You can tell that they are squirreling these nuts away for their real writing.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2012
