- present participle of gape.
gaping
Example Sentences
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Just two years after the 62-year-old actor snapped up the modern 4,000-square-foot home, shocking images have revealed extensive damage outside the residence, with the collapse cracking open the sidewalk and leaving behind a gaping hole.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
She looked up and saw a "big gaping hole" where her office should have been.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
He discussed feeling immense grief and how that grief can leave a gaping hole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Brasília’s budget deficit was a gaping 9.4% of GDP in April, while government debt equaled 80.4% of output, according to central bank data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
The moment a fish dared to swim toward the little light floating in the water, the sea creature would snatch it up with huge gaping jaws.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
