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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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
"Right now the Iran situation is gathering attention. But situations in regions outside Iran are also severe," a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
Against this backdrop, a debate is gathering pace.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
The frenzy for Hong Kong listings is gathering pace, with six more Chinese firms targeting to raise over US$2 billion in January, raising hopes of another blockbuster year for the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
A sooty film is gathering on the sills, coating the windowpanes.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
