- present participle of hum.
humming
Example Sentences
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The insects protect their queen, collecting in a roiling, humming mass on his hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The upper end, comprising more expensive homes, is humming along, particularly in pricey markets in the Northeast, while the lower end, comprising more affordable homes, is sagging.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Do you sometimes notice a deep buzzing or humming noise that seems to have no identifiable source?
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The freezer, meanwhile, sits there humming in the corner like a practical aunt with a Costco card and an unusually good memory.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
She has not listened to the humming sound Rania makes when she is typing code.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
