- present participle of worm.
worming
Example Sentences
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The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
And you can just imagine what is already hitting the shops in England and will eventually be worming its way into America: King Charles III, coming soon to a mug near you.
From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2022
After all, it’s unclear whether there’s a technical solution to keeping A.I. from worming into student papers.
From Slate • Sep. 6, 2022
It's this little devilish theme that comes in when Gene is worming his way into Marion's life.
From Salon • Aug. 14, 2022
In fact, they were having a fine old time worming their way through the tunnel.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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