parse
verb (used with object)
to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
has been parsing
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present perfect progressiveof parse (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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It’s partly the sheer novelty—and implied vulnerability—of hearing a man speak openly about fears that every woman I know has been parsing out since middle school.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2022
With the suspect in custody, the media has been parsing rambling online commentaries allegedly posted by Loughner.
From Time ● Jan. 9, 2011
