- present participle of applaud.
applauding
Example Sentences
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At the moment of totality, people began applauding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
She emerged from the weekend with half the media world and a chorus of Hollywood celebrities wildly applauding her bravery.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
In front of an applauding crowd, Starmer said "my work is done" and wished Burnham well.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
This season is over, and the sooner Lakers fans accept the inevitability while applauding the effort.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
The crowd was applauding politely as a man got out of one of the Lincolns.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
