arrive
verb (used without object)
to come to a certain point in the course of travel; reach one's destination.
arriving
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present participleof arrive.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Climate conditions also help determine whether transported termites can establish themselves after arriving somewhere new.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Even though the Longs have no more boys arriving at La Serna, there’s a sister who will be freshman next year at La Serna.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Against Brentford, however, Rogers arguably produced his quietest performance since arriving from Aston Villa in the summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
And, amusingly, toward the close he notes that while he often encountered ignorance of his home country upon first arriving in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I am a genius,” he said shortly after arriving back in Iceland, not pontifically but sincerely.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
