welcome
interjection
(a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure).
is welcoming
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present progressiveof welcome (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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In America’s poorest congressional district, an immaculate $245 million K-12 public school is welcoming about 2,400 students this month, with a mission to get them all into college.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Women are having fewer babies and the U.S. is welcoming dramatically less immigrants,” Romig said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2025
It’s not just Kelly who is welcoming Halperin back.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2025
Being based in the US, Tyler is welcoming the fact that this week is proving something of a family reunion.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
But I pull open the door for him, which is welcoming.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
