ping
verb (used without object)
to produce a sharp sound like that of a bullet striking a sheet of metal.
is pinging
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present progressiveof ping (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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Similarly, he said, where a stolen device is pinging its location at an address, an officer will be required to knock on the door.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
My phone is pinging near constantly with alerts from Signal groups that exist to defend and support our community.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026
“There are times when my phone is pinging all the time…. I would say over 100 pings during a day,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Mr Modi, like Mr Trump, uses social media to directly talk to his base, and so as the BJP leader makes his journey to the rally, my phone is pinging with alerts.
From BBC ● May 21, 2019
Welcome to the 21st century: the Akira soundtrack is pinging back and forth off unfriendly towers.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 13, 2012
