vaccinate
verb (used with object)
to inoculate with the vaccine of cowpox so as to render the subject immune to smallpox.
vaccinating
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present participleof vaccinate.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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One mother, who asked to speak anonymously to protect her children, told AFP she decided to hold off on vaccinating them after watching the videos.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Any suppliers of eggs given the British Lion mark have to stick to a strict code that covers the vaccinating of hens, regular testing and a passport system to make sure hens are traceable.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
In response to a query from Murthy, Fauci wrote that there was “no data or theoretical reason” to prefer vaccinating early over later in pregnancy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But the CDC does recommend vaccinating infants when they are between 6 and 11 months old if they’re either traveling internationally or at risk of measles exposure during an outbreak.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
They frantically tried to create an epidemiological “firebreak” by vaccinating ahead of the disease.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
