profit
noun
Often profits.
profiting
-
present participleof profit.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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On October 14, MBL and NRK had also threatened to sue Meta, accusing the American giant of profiting from fraudulent advertisements impersonating them in order to defraud internet users.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
The complicated maneuvering is part of a larger dance between tech players over controlling and profiting from the emerging technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The spokesperson said that "strict rules to limit subletting... prevent the risk of people profiting by letting subsidised affordable housing".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
A bull call spread involves purchasing a lower-strike VIX call and selling a higher-strike one with the aim of profiting if the index rises.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
For most people, knowing if and how their tissues are being used in research is a far bigger issue than profiting from them.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
