ping
verb (used without object)
to produce a sharp sound like that of a bullet striking a sheet of metal.
has pinged
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present perfectof ping (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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Others in Vestavia clearly believe the best about her: Since things erupted, her phone has pinged with messages, including from former students.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024
My phone has pinged with texts from MPs from a range of parties expressing depression at this return to Westminster.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
Jalloh’s phone has pinged and pinged this week with text messages from many of the kids, delighted by the 24-year-old Tiafoe’s incredible run to the semifinals at the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022
Her comic delivery — clipped and emotionless, like an imprecise calculation of the human species — has pinged off the all-too-human bungling of Richard and Erlich beautifully.
From New York Times ● Jun. 26, 2016
His teammates, however, understand the impact of Kuznetsov’s recent play: Over the past two games, he has pinged at least five shots off posts.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2015
