Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Heading into negotiations, world leaders have crowed about tentative agreements to triple the amount of renewable energy use and double energy efficiency.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Toxic sectors of the gaming community have crowed about the firings as a triumph and a demonstration of their power to control and punish the people who make the games they love.
From The Verge ● Jul. 12, 2018
Another politician would have crowed a little, or luxuriated in the moment.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2017
For the third straight game, Washington allowed an opponent to score at least 112 points — not exactly evidence of the defensive-minded group they have crowed about since training camp.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2016
He would have crowed, if he weren’t so hoarse.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
