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is laughing

  • present progressive
    of laugh (3rd person singular).
    laugh
    verb (used without object)
    to express mirth, pleasure, derision, or nervousness with an audible, vocal expulsion of air from the lungs that can range from a loud burst of sound to a series of quiet chuckles and is usually accompanied by characteristic facial and bodily movements.

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The fast-food chain is laughing all the way to the bank.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026

One thing is for certain: Lake, Tandy and the loyal travelling Welsh supporters will hope nobody is laughing at this Wales side after they have performed at the home of Irish rugby on Friday night.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026

I also love that Sean Penn is laughing along.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026

One thing they’ve learned is that if the room is laughing, the audience at home is usually laughing too.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024

He is laughing, and complaining that laughing makes him need to pee more.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green