descend
verb (used without object)
to go or pass from a higher to a lower place; move or come down.
descending
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present participleof descend.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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High pressure has dominated the weather since late-spring, caused by a large zone of air descending through the atmosphere.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
A dissection is when a tear occurs in the aorta’s inner lining, either in the ascending aorta or the descending one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Their theory was that the descending column of water acted somewhat like a syringe, pushing air through the shaft as it fell.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Hundreds of humanitarian responders from at least 16 countries were descending on the quake-stricken nation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The air was cold and they were descending a wall.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
