open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
is opening
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present progressiveof open (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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Legendary TV producer Chuck Lorre is opening up about his life like never before with the release of his autobiography, “Sitcom: A Memoir,” pulling back the curtain to reveal details of his personal life.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
The trial is opening with Carney facing increasing criticism from Canadians concerned about the environment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Lucas Museum is opening as other institutions question traditional art-historical categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
She is opening her mouth to state the obvious fact that the ring, though very pretty, does not fit, when she realizes that it is shrinking on her hand.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
