is deafening
- present progressive of deafen (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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“I think that silence is deafening in a lot of ways for crypto.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
The noise is deafening: Horns blare, whistles pierce the piercing cold.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2026
The techno is deafening, but Walker, who went on these trips herself before starting her career as a cinematographer, dances us through the chaos with ruthless resolve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
But despite the scene's rhythmic appeal, its singularity is deafening.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2024
The sound of the approaching fire is deafening now.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
