- present participle of describe.
describing
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the US Embassy wrote on Facebook about the launch of a working group for the "Trump Liberty Line", describing it as "an important step forward for Moldova's energy future".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Dame Siobhan addressed the issue of road safety, describing it as an "obvious and pressing issue given the number of deaths" on the A5.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“People may underestimate wind and solar power,” Cena says in one ad, describing industry job creation as he calmly defeats several grizzly bears in a tug-of-war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
But he also said he is in disbelief; describing him as “the most honest, responsible, hardworking guy you have ever known,” adding, “I loved him like a brother.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Leo couldn’t understand the words, but the song was plaintive and bittersweet, as if she were describing a home she could never return to.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
