gather
verb (used with object)
to bring together into one group, collection, or place.
is gathering
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present progressiveof gather (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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“It is most unlikely,” Justice Alito adds, “that the supermarket employee who is gathering up shopping carts in the parking lot or the employee who is restocking shelves will possess that authority.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Separately, the National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information on the evacuation from the Frontier plane to determine whether injuries were serious enough to warrant a safety investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
A debate around banning social media for children under 16 is gathering momentum in India, with ministers in several states saying they are studying a law that recently came into effect in Australia.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
Data released Friday in Germany showed its economy grew faster than expected at the end of 2025, expanding 0.2 percent over the year, suggesting a recovery is gathering pace in Europe's struggling industrial powerhouse.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
A mob is gathering, clapping hands in rhythm, more eyes on you than all the previous days of your life combined.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
