- present participle of pant.
panting
Example Sentences
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Waiting for him at the end of each day’s journey was not a warm bed but another audience, panting for a performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
On certain climbs, I topped out panting and exhausted, then realized my bike was in its hardest gear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Elaine Yule, 38, and Kim Postlethwaite, 39, were panting as they got to the top of the steps.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
They sit toe to toe on the gym floor, and Ilya offers a red-faced, panting Shane his water bottle.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
OOO Rowan was panting when he reached the OsvO coolhouse.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
