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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Clad in a blue suit and squinting at a computer screen in his office, Putin leaned forward and clicked his mouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I hear bands with new records out, and they’re horrible,” Benante says, squinting his eyes and grimacing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The mere sight of us pulling out the camera and squinting through its tiny viewfinder draws attention – "I've not seen one of these in years", a man remarks.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
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
Her thumbs flew, then she looked up, squinting just as hard as Chess.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
