- present participle of blink.
blinking
Example Sentences
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"Welcome to Sicilian. My name is Robia," the waitress says in an electronic voice, looking down at diners through blinking red LED eyes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Her daughter had asked her to move closer and “without blinking an eye, I said yes. It was a no-brainer. It was logical. It was the best decision ever,” Minken said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
For me, among so many other things, I enjoy without measure watching great reporters crack their knuckles and create a saga where once stood a blinking cursor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
"I forgot to look down until I heard our baby's cry. I saw her face, gasping just as she did. Her eyes, wide and unfocused, taking in the light and shadow, blinking rapidly."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He startled a bit and turned around, blinking at me like his eyes were adjusting.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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