shimmer
verb (used without object)
to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly.
were shimmering
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past progressiveof shimmer.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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My husband pointed to the horizon, where shiny silver specks were shimmering in the sun.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2020
There also were shimmering mermaids embellishing the hems of dresses and parrots alighting on parasols.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2011
There were shimmering forms of spirits, too, as if the dead had risen from Hades to watch the batde.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
Even the horse's armor was gilded, and his bar dings were shimmering crimson silk emblazoned with the lion of Lannister.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The pine floors were shimmering and dangerously slick.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
