read
verb (used with object)
to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.).
is reading
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present progressiveof read (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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He is reading the game, conserving energy for the moments that matter.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Right now, Plum is reading “The Talent Code,” a book that digs into the tension between nature and nurture.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
“The judge is reading the precedents she cites quite broadly,” Aprill said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Maybe someone in the White House is reading MarketWatch!
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 12, 2026
A small, white-haired man who seems vaguely familiar is reading a book.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
