- present participle of bubble.
bubbling
Example Sentences
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In a whitewashed basement in a village south of Kabul, a dozen young women bustle about, stirring cauldrons of bubbling cherries and plums, and sticking labels on glass jam jars.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Zigzagging between robots, weapons and computers in his garage workshop, Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko was bubbling with excitement as he showed off his latest prototypes and dreamed of sci-fi-inspired futuristic ideas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
In the build-up to the convention, though, the Washington Post reported on some stories from Maine that had been bubbling up on social media about his temper and shouting matches with fellow lawmakers.
From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2026
Banks set aside more money for potential losses and scrutinized their books for any signs that distress could be bubbling up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He felt the annoyance bubbling up, stronger than ever.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
