is exciting
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present progressiveof excite (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
exciteverb (used with object)to arouse or stir up the emotions or feelings of.
Example Sentences
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“That is exciting and terrifying,” she added backstage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
"This is exciting new evidence that something catastrophic happened at Neptune that completely destroyed its original satellites, and we're getting to see the fingerprints left behind by that process."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
At first, a new piece of technology is exciting, promising to help dial in your training or recovery and ultimately improve your performance.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Producer Patrick Spence thinks the deal is "exciting".
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
It’s supposed to tell you that this is exciting.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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