excite
verb (used with object)
to arouse or stir up the emotions or feelings of.
have been exciting
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present perfect progressiveof excite.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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“We’ve played a couple of these that have been exciting, but this one was fun,” said Guardians manager Stephen Vogt.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
Remote islands have been exciting study grounds for biologists since at least the days of Darwin.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2023
Although @NalaThokozane felt the move would have been exciting, she couldn't resist having a dig by saying "our league also has slots for part-time players".
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2023
Several programs so far have been exciting, with new and recent works by Anne Clyne, Hannah Kendall, Anthony Davis and Missy Mazzoli, and appearances by major soloists.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2021
If Annie hadn’t been so sick, the trip would have been exciting.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
