- present participle of gape.
gaping
Example Sentences
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"We have to remove the band-aid and then look at the sore, the gaping wound that's present," Asare says about what he sees as real "reparations".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
He discussed feeling immense grief and how that grief can leave a gaping hole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Brasília’s budget deficit was a gaping 9.4% of GDP in April, while government debt equaled 80.4% of output, according to central bank data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
While health insurance and long-term-care coverage helps, gaping financial holes can still remain.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
The dream lay heavily upon him; he could still see the gaping jaws of a wolf and the sharp, white teeth.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
