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smiling

  • present participle of smile.
  • a word derived from smile.

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Gil remembers, smiling, that at that moment he thought, "Oh my God, there's a step. There's a glimmer of hope."

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

“I’m smiling because these guys, they’re making me smile,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“Aw,” she says with an accent, smiling gently at Chip.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

One was of her smiling after a new haircut.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

You can tell if someone is smiling when they speak.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott