charge
verb (used with object)
to impose or ask as a price or fee.
charging
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present participleof charge.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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She explained that she was charging everyone who attended because it had been an expensive meal.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
"You can have an exciting new material with a higher capacity or fast charging, all these novel developments. They typically have one element which is very good, but they suffer on the durability side."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
While bitcoin prices have come charging back over the past couple of weeks, the broader market for crypto tokens has, for the most part, remained in a slump.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
The availability of charging stations also plays a huge role in how fast people buy electric vehicles, and California now boasts more EV chargers than gasoline nozzles, according to the Energy Commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Well, charging might not be the right word.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
