- present participle of screw.
screwing
Example Sentences
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An assembly line of around 30 middle-aged men and women is screwing, drilling and polishing CRP Technology's signature product: a robotic arm which performs various industrial tasks.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
"Gentlemen, stop screwing around and get over here to help your brothers gear up the parachute. Find yourself a good-looking life companion and get to work," he shouted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Visions of himself as a young actor float in and out of his mind as he recognizes the mistakes he made by screwing over his friend and neglecting his older daughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
Orbital combat is mostly non-kinetic these days, which is military-speak for “We’re screwing with each other but nobody’s shooting yet.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2025
“Humph,” the Doctorita says, screwing up her face into a half frown, half laugh.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
