gaze
verb (used without object)
to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
gazing
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present participleof gaze.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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The Daily Telegraph calls the solar eclipse "the greatest show on Earth", picturing a crowd in Birmingham gazing at the phenomenon along with millions across the UK and Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
"And just like with any miracle... you just can't forget about it, because it's simply impossible to forget," he added, gazing up at the Virgin.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The shot of the battered Big Baby, one eyelid drooping, sitting on a swing gazing at the full moon, is far more chilling than anything in the “M3GAN” movies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
I’m not sure gazing at bugs will help, but there could be some value in returning to the roots of the issue.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
It was my first time to see a capital city, and I spent the few moments I had to myself wandering the streets, gazing up at the grapevines overhead.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
