inch
noun
a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. in.
inching
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present participleof inch.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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Case in point: Micron’s stock was choppy in early Wednesday trade, rising as much as 3.6% before briefly turning negative and then inching back into the black.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Camarillo hit 99, inching past the previous record of 98 set in 1953.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
One sweating plastic cup inching toward permanent damage.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
“The Bank is inching towards raising rates, but inflation remains low, even adjusting for recent fiscal policy changes,” Nomura analysts said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
I keep inching left, to avoid Mrs. Spitz’s pointing fingers.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
