float
verb (used without object)
to rest or remain on the surface of a liquid; be buoyant.
has floated
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present perfectof float (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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Mr. Putin has floated a meeting among the three men to settle the war in Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
According to mediators, Qatar has floated the idea of a 10-day ceasefire and a halt to restrictions on shipping in the strait to cool tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Now Streeting has floated the idea of a "targeted" cut to National Insurance to tackle youth joblessness.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Reports have suggested that Iran has demanded financial compensation for the war including the release of assets previously frozen by the US, and that the White House has floated the idea of investments.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
For a moment I'm scared Rani is still irritated with the woman, but as always, Rani's anger bubble has floated away.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
