stagnate
verb (used without object)
to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
stagnating
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present participleof stagnate.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 company’s core “flywheel” business model—leveraging compelling characters from Disney’s marquee films into merchandise sales and theme park attractions—was stagnating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
But it has struggled to thrive in recent years amid fierce competition from online giants like Amazon, with sales stagnating.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Currently, stocks of hyperscalers at the front end of the AI boom are stagnating with falls in free cash flow, while chips, infrastructure providers and optical networking gain.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some are concerned that AI could worsen what’s called a “K-shaped” economy, in which the rich see growth and most other people struggle with stagnating opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I just feel like I’m stagnating, and it’s pretty obvious Sam isn’t interested in my development.”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
