act
noun
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance.
is acting
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present progressiveof act (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“Obviously, the way that a lot of this stuff is acting, everybody is behaving like the bottom is in,” O’Rourke told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The findings suggest that glucosamine's effects may depend heavily on the biological environment in which it is acting.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
In her third season in the WNBA, the once-shining superstar is acting like a spoiled brat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
An older retreat attendee who is acting as a mentor stands at the stove, scrambling eggs for the group’s breakfast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Idk everything yet but his heart is acting up.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
