hum
verb (used without object)
to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
will be humming
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future progressiveof hum.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The incredibly catchy songs and chants become earworms that you will be humming for the next few days - even though you have no clue what is being sung and what any of it means.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2022
With lyrics like "Santa is a furry freak," this may not be something you want your kids chanting in the car to grandmother's house but they will be humming it.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2022
At their best, the Chargers will be humming with a mixture of Melvin Gordon in the running game and Rivers in the passing game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2017
Maclin is confident the offense will be humming by Week 1 against Houston, and that the guy under center will be the biggest reason for that happening.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2015
Never can tell when the bass is a-coming, Never can tell when he’s going to bite; First thing you know your reel will be humming, Strike him quickly and hold him tight.
From Wayside Weeds by Ellis, William Hodgson
