shovel
noun
an implement consisting of a broad blade or scoop attached to a long handle, used for taking up, removing, or throwing loose matter, as earth, snow, or coal.
is shoveling
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present progressiveof shovel (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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Big Tech is shoveling billions of dollars into the AI buildout, leaving investors spooked and analysts behind.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
To have money for things like that, they get odd jobs; everybody but my very youngest is shoveling snow right now.
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2019
Scraaaaaaape: Midway through the second overtime, the ice crew is shoveling again but we’re still tied at 3.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2019
While the shopkeeper is shoveling, he or she should also remove snow and ice from catch basins, keep hydrants clear and disperse any puddles that form.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2016
Justin is shoveling cereal in his mouth like he’s plowing snow.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
