design
verb (used with object)
to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of.
has been designing
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present perfect progressiveof design (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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King’s team has been designing merch for two years.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 22, 2026
Simons, who has been designing at Prada's side since February 2020, said the challenge was creating "something new with what you already know -- that you already learned, loved and respected".
From Barron's β Jan. 19, 2026
Ormat has been designing and building renewable energy systems for more than five decades, and owns and operates geothermal plants in various countries from the Americas to Africa.
From BBC β May 14, 2025
Since 2000, GGN has been designing high-end public and private landscapes for clients around the world with a commitment to restore habitat and cultural connections.
From Seattle Times β Mar. 23, 2024
Then he has been designing great improvements in horticulture, and giving orders about a rake, a spade, and a hoe for himself.
From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Charles James Lever
