yawn
verb (used without object)
to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.
is yawning
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present progressiveof yawn (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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Chino Hills is facing De La Salle, and 14-year-old freshman LaMelo Ball is yawning on the court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
And with U.S. benchmark yields heading for pre-financial crisis highs, the yield gap between the two economies is yawning.
From Reuters ● Aug. 18, 2023
So if your dog is panting but he isn’t hot or winded, or if your dog is yawning but not seemingly tired, yes, he could be stressed.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2022
Billie Eilish, with her bright green hair, is yawning.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2020
"Good man, will you be kind enough to give a penny to a poor boy who is yawning from hunger?"
From Adventures of Pinocchio by Carol Della Chiesa
