- present participle of gape.
gaping
Example Sentences
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Right now the area feels like a construction site - but another gaping hole will soon be filled.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Later, the vehicle was removed and a gaping hole was visible in the Metro bus’ side, with wreckage strewn around the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Rather than flattening payroll disparities, however, the gap between high-spending teams and small-market clubs has created a gaping chasm over the past three decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Just two years after the 62-year-old actor snapped up the modern 4,000-square-foot home, shocking images have revealed extensive damage outside the residence, with the collapse cracking open the sidewalk and leaving behind a gaping hole.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
There was a gaping hole in the side of the North Tower, ninety stories up.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
