- present participle of whir.
whirring
Example Sentences
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Rising equity prices have also kept the spending machine whirring when it comes to artificial-intelligence hyperscalers’ capital investments.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
A few scenes later, a pelican switches on a cotton candy machine with its bill, sending hot sugar whirring through the air — seriously — and I nearly applauded in delight.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Keeping the systems whirring is a constant operation, with technicians on site even during religious holidays.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
A Northern California city sent out police drones whirring 400 feet in the air this Fourth of July to hunt for people setting off illegal fireworks, and issued more than $300,000 in fines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
“I have a brilliant idea,” he says, his face whirring with emotion.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
