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What do you call a word that ends with ing?

A word that ends with "-ing" is called a present participle.

Here's why:

* Present: It indicates an action happening in the present moment.

* Participle: It acts like a verb but also functions as an adjective or noun in a sentence.

For example:

* "Running" (verb) - "The dog is running in the park."

* "Running" (adjective) - "She has a running nose."

* "Running" (noun) - "I enjoy going for a run."

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