hoover
verb (used with object)
to clean with a vacuum cleaner.
hoovering
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present participleof hoover.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Inflation concerns have contributed to the uptick, along with signs that the artificial-intelligence-investment boom is supercharging the U.S. economy and hoovering up capital that might otherwise find its way into the government bond market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
One ETF hoovering assets suggests that some investors are also diversifying by flirting with non-capitalization-weighting strategies.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Around 9 a.m., sanitation workers were maneuvering what appeared to be a massive vacuum hose inside the drain, hoovering up debris before the manhole cover could be sealed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Norwegian CEO Bernt Børnich says NEO is very useful in his own home, busily hoovering and tidying up after his family, which he says is "a mix" of autonomous action and human-operated.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026
I’m about to recommend a good hoovering, but the Colonel speaks first.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
