- present participle of dote.
doting
Example Sentences
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If you are an avid photographer and videographer—aka a doting parent—willing to splurge for better camera performance, you’d only really consider the Pro models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The doting boyfriend, the overzealous best friend, the snide coworker, the absentee mother — played here by Kristen Johnston, whose character’s name is ingeniously spelled “Beverlee.”
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
"So am I," Kim replied, doting on the doll.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Fans won’t ever know exactly why the doting parents lapsed in their watch of the eggs a month ago, though the nonprofit believes they had their reasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Occasionally one comes across parents who take the opposite line, who show no interest at all in their children, and these of course are far worse than the doting ones.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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Matilda
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Grown
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