riff
noun
a melodic phrase, often constantly repeated, forming an accompaniment or part of an accompaniment for a soloist.
has been riffing
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present perfect progressiveof riff (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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Epos has been riffing on a similar design for its headsets for a while now, but the H3Pro Hybrid delivers its most refined, easy-on-the-eyes take yet.
From The Verge ● Nov. 16, 2021
Having thrashed already-relegated Reading, Arsène Wenger has been riffing on Arsenal's recent troubles.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 18, 2012
Perhaps sensitive to this contrast, Mario Cuomo began our conversation by discoursing on the senselessness of political labels, a theme on which he has been riffing for 25 years.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2011
