dream
noun
a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
is dreaming
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present progressiveof dream (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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Shortage fears have Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk building a semiconductor fab to ensure enough chips for all the AI applications he is dreaming up.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Emery, who has won the Europa League a record four times as a manager, was managing his 100th game in the competition and said he is "dreaming" of a fifth title.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
Daniel, who identifies as agender, is dreaming of attending a queer game-developer event in Montreal this year, but is facing the prospect of lying about themself in order to do so.
From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2025
Could it be the dream figure is dreaming me as much as I’m dreaming them?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
To judge by his face, Dussel is dreaming of food.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
