trip
noun
a journey or voyage.
is tripping
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present progressiveof trip (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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“The de-escalation and fears of tighter global supplies are easing, which is tripping some long liquidation by funds,” Dennis Kissler of BOK Financial says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
McDonald looked over at Davis at one point, saying, "talk to your lawyer man, this dude is tripping".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“The lingo you’re saying is tripping me up,” Weber said, asking for clarification several times on what exactly the group would be studying and whether it would be randomized controlled trials or relying on anecdotes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
Boebert is tripping across that impossible expectation, of course.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2023
One, two, one, two, Round they scamper, safely through, Swish-swash! such merry skipping, One, two,—some one is tripping!
From Child Songs of Cheer by Antoinette Inglis
