amaze
verb (used with object)
to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly.
is amazing
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present progressiveof amaze (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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"I've got a box of 20 samosas for £1.50 and a big huge bag of chicken for £6. Times are quite tight at the moment, being pensioners, it's cheap and the chicken is amazing."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“You suddenly have a new technology that is amazing, which allows you to analyze information quickly,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
For fan James, the anonymity element is "amazing".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Just seeing the response to Gaby. A lot of that is amazing writing, directing and an amazing crew, but it’s also my instincts.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“I don't know if that is amazing or even too weird for me.”
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
