shower
noun
a brief fall of rain or, sometimes, of hail or snow.
has been showering
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present perfect progressiveof shower (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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No matter what, the stock market has been showering investors with wealth like a crazy rich uncle who can’t stop spoiling all the kids in the family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
But they should blame the Chinese state, which has been showering the Olympian with adulation and protection while seemingly ignoring the plight of Xiaohuamei.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
"Our world has been altered completely. It's been life-changing. Everyone has been showering him with as much love as they can to ensure he's as happy as possible."
From Fox News ● Oct. 31, 2018
North Korea has been showering the United States and South Korea with goodwill gestures in recent months, including the shutdown of its main nuclear testing site and the releases of three American detainees.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 2, 2018
When I gave him the flowers the Queen had sent, he did not seem much interested in me at the time; but ever since that hour he has been showering gifts and presents on me.
From The King of the Dark Chamber by Tagore, Rabindranath
