hum
verb (used without object)
to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
is humming
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present progressiveof hum (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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The upper end, comprising more expensive homes, is humming along, particularly in pricey markets in the Northeast, while the lower end, comprising more affordable homes, is sagging.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The backline is humming, so there's no reason to change it.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The point is that the business is humming along just fine.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
But investors are more forgiving of big spending when the core business is humming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
As I start the 1960s songs, I wonder if Baba is humming along too.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
