leaf
noun
one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant.
leafing
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present participleof leaf.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I imagine Dickinson leafing through her copy of Emerson’s “Poems” with Newton in mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Spend enough time cooking — or leafing through cookbooks in bed — and you notice certain ingredients keep reaching for one another.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Leo Kelly—a devout Christian Iowan who was seen ascending the Senate dais, leafing through sensitive documents, and praying in the chamber—described it as “a blessing.”
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
Trees only delay leafing after actual infestations, which prevents insects from adapting to the change over time.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026
In May, Louie was leafing through a newspaper when he saw a story on the Compton Open, a prestigious track meet to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 22.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
