bubble
noun
a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid.
has bubbled
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present perfectof bubble (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The issue has bubbled up in the literature on AI alignment—AIs are trained to believe sentient beings deserve special consideration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The story has bubbled up even more as fans await the expected rerelease of Swift’s album “Reputation,” which was particularly focused on the dispute.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
In recent months, discontent has bubbled beneath the surface in Local 50 and other union shops, with members accusing union leaders of failing to effectively represent their interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
On Thursday night, Lamb, a third-term congressman, took to Twitter to raise the episode, which has bubbled just below the surface of a primary campaign that previously had been relatively cordial.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2022
She has bubbled the soldiers; they do not know him.
From In Kings' Byways by Stanley John Weyman
