- present participle of gape.
gaping
Example Sentences
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The large, Soviet-era housing block now has a gaping hole through its top floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
While health insurance and long-term-care coverage helps, gaping financial holes can still remain.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Somehow, even if they do, there is a successive chain of Agriculture Department inspectors, including at slaughterhouses and things like that, that are going to notice a gaping wound on an animal.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
In Europe, observers are awaiting a key gathering of leaders on Friday to discuss ways to address gaping trade deficits with China.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Some of the soldiers waved and smiled as they stood gaping at the procession.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
