squint
verb (used without object)
to look with the eyes partly closed.
squinting
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present participleof squint.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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Carlson is squinting as he asks his questions in a way that sounds naive and lets Huckabee fill the space.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
But once you have accepted the limitations and frustrations, the experience will justify squinting your eyes and straining your neck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Outside, a woman called Pat from Manchester was squinting at the sun and gathering her thoughts.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2025
I’d follow a recipe to the letter and still end up squinting at the oven door, trying to gauge whether I’d accidentally created something leaden or gummy or wrong.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2025
She softened somehow, her eyes squinting just a hint less and her shoulders seeming to slacken.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
