visit
verb (used with object)
to go to and stay with (a person or family) or at (a place) for a short time for reasons of sociability, politeness, business, curiosity, etc..
are visiting
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present progressiveof visit.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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The pair are visiting the UK from Gran Canaria, and say the "beauty of the village" was the main draw.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Marcos moved to Glasgow 10 years ago but was keen to show his friends, who are visiting from his home country of Spain, the iconic Duke of Wellington statue.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Reliance’s announcement comes as tech executives and government leaders are visiting the South Asian nation this week for the AI summit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Papi isn’t here to see him, and Mama and my sisters are visiting with neighbors down the block.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
