worry
verb (used without object)
to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
is worrying
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present progressiveof worry (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 recent spate of thefts is worrying officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
What is worrying is that the scenario with the greatest risk of rate hikes is also the most likely outcome, according to some experts.
From MarketWatch ● May 30, 2026
"It is worrying, because it's ... very hard watching older people in heat, like suffering a lot," said Renata Stankeviciute, 43, a Lithuanian chef living in London.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
"So Saturday came as a real shock - against a team that hadn't won in eight games. To put in that performance having built up a little bit of steam is worrying."
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
You’re doing the Castros a disservice, particularly Mrs. Castro, who is worrying after her daughter 24-7, in prescribing this under siege, batten down the hatches mentality.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
