- present participle of hum.
humming
Example Sentences
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And when Morton was done, she looked over to director Christopher Nolan, waiting for him to say something like, “Maybe try it without the humming, Samantha.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Do you sometimes notice a deep buzzing or humming noise that seems to have no identifiable source?
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Instead of spending the money on a pricey establishing shot of the car driving on the 101, Wain inserts a brief vintage clip of a ’70s-era taxi, humming along the road.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The luxury side of the housing market, meanwhile, is still humming along.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Better still, have them sing the solfege for the different lines instead of the words or humming.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
