present
adjective
being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.
presenting
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present participleof present.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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The series has been lauded for elevating the superhero genre while presenting as a gritty crime drama.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The BDA also said more patients in Northern Ireland were presenting with "serious dental complications" after having received dental treatment overseas.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The kids are being kept home for their health, Syarifah told AFP in a classroom empty but for two teachers presenting classes online, both with dozens of pupils scattered across their screens.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
"In the 1840 narrative, Byfield sought to impress wealthy patrons by presenting himself as a dutiful soldier and deserving veteran," O'Keeffe says.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
I scooted back to my barstool as Shady came in, presenting me with a plate of cold, more than slightly burnt biscuits and half a leathery pork chop.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
