hum
verb (used without object)
to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
has been humming
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present perfect progressiveof hum (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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Business has been humming along, Brian Keeler at renovation company West Shore Homes told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Matthew Stafford’s offense has been humming, and though potentially losing Puka Nacua hurts, the Rams can still run and stay balanced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
But Mr. Øverås, who has been humming the theme song from Jaws ever since his July scare, was at peace.
From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
For two weeks this place has been humming with energy, people rushing up and down the halls purposefully, or talking into phones with urgent expressions.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 13, 2021
“Of course; the ship has been humming with it ever since dinner.”
From The Bandbox by Vance, Louis Joseph
