howl
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
is howling
-
present progressiveof howl (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The leaves fall or the wind is howling, even though in the text, the leaves fell and the wind was howling.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
Put it all together and no wonder Roberts is howling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2020
The wind is howling out there too, which is probably a metaphor for something else.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 4, 2019
Now the other cleaning company is howling about how dirty it is in that part of the Statehouse.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 23, 2014
Carmine is howling, his cries puncturing the stillness, and every time Dutchy moves, he gets jammed in the side.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
