urinate
verb (used without object)
to pass or discharge urine.
was urinating
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past progressiveof urinate.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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A man was urinating three doors down, in front of Sepulveda House.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
I was told the next morning that my kidney had transplanted well, the recipient was urinating successfully and all the numbers that represent good kidney function were looking as they should.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2023
He went to football practice the next day, used the bathroom and thought he was urinating blood.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2021
Russell smiled sheepishly when it became apparent his tenant was urinating.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2016
Danny was urinating into one of the urinals.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
