- present participle of bubble.
bubbling
Example Sentences
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Instead of a budget rampaging out of control, it’s the beasts themselves, particularly Irene, a stunning creation that resembles a glop of marmalade with eyeballs bubbling up to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
There is no denying confidence is quietly bubbling away, though.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The pies are, mostly, worth it: bubbling cheese, fine aroma of basil or oregano, oven-darkened yeasty crusts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But for deeper flavor, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and slightly thickened.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Evil was always here, regenerating, bubbling under the surface.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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