bubble
noun
a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid.
has been bubbling
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present perfect progressiveof bubble (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Guardiola's anger about refereeing decisions has been bubbling underneath the surface for much of the season.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
The feud between Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza has been bubbling for months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2025
Throughout the process, opposition has been bubbling throughout the Tri-Cities.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
“This story has been bubbling in my head for years,” Newson says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
This knowledge has been bubbling up on the internet in Hacker News and Twitter threads for years, but it still surprised quite a few of us here at The Verge once it actually clicked.
From The Verge ● Aug. 18, 2022
