message
noun
a communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
was messaging
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past progressiveof message.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Not too long ago, I was messaging a friend on Instagram about hangout plans.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2025
Ms Febriani says she didn’t go on the boat trip as she needed to rest - and there's no way the others would know who she was messaging on her phone.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2024
In fact, I was messaging with Salon editor in chief Erin Keane about the trend, and we both agreed that a carbonation-spiked White Russian wouldn't hurt our feelings.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2022
Jurors have heard how Watkins before the riot was messaging with people who expressed interest in joining her Ohio militia group about “military-style basic” training planned for early January.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
Everybody was messaging me about Carlotta’s comment, asking me what I thought, and being outraged for me.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
