dream
noun
a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
were dreaming
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past progressiveof dream.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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Within a decade, scientists were dreaming about machines that would be smarter than us at everything, including the design of machines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
It is as if the system were "dreaming," Erkilic explained.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
The study included 20 participants who had prior experience with lucid dreaming, meaning they sometimes realized they were dreaming while still asleep.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026
With panoramic views of Leeds, stylish decor and an on-site gym, new parents Enrico and Luciana Marini were dreaming of their future life in their city centre flat.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
I felt as if I were dreaming with a high fever.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
