smart
verb (used without object)
to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.
will be smarting
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future progressiveof smart.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 Hammers will be smarting after Tuesday's FA Cup defeat to Bristol City but they did make a few changes for that game, and I just don't see them being beaten again here.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
That will be followed by a visit from league-leading Providence, which likely will be smarting after Villanova’s road victory on Tuesday.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
United will be smarting from the first leg, where Simon Kjær’s stoppage-time header saw AC Milan snatch a 1-1 draw.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2021
Hertha next faces two tough games within a week at Bayer Leverkusen and at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach, which will be smarting after losing its league lead at Wolfsburg on Sunday.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2019
I'm not sure, from my viewpoint, who his target was - but I'm sure the MP in question will be smarting.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2018
