inspire
verb (used with object)
to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.
is inspiring
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present progressiveof inspire (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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"What we see on the Earth is inspiring what we want to do in our space science research," she added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
She said the "changing landscape" in the industry which is bringing in more women is "inspiring".
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The megapopular digital messenger Discord is inspiring a lot of, well, discord this week.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2026
It’s surely a message other Democrats will embrace, one as basic as it is inspiring in these days of rage and pain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
Lucy Stone said: Mrs. Jones' idea of taking our rights is inspiring, but it can not be done.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
