hear
verb (used with object)
to perceive by the ear.
is hearing
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present progressiveof hear (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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Jergens is one company, but its experience fits what Hammack said she is hearing from across her district.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
The chain’s menu and service need more improvement, Curtis said, but he is hearing promising signs in his chats with customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Another adjustment thing is hearing them pour back into me too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
What the BBC is hearing from Iran is a glimpse into the country that remains largely cut off from the world as a result of a government-imposed internet outage.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
That the most flushbunking rubbish I ever is hearing!’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
