- present participle of pop.
popping
Example Sentences
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It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Robots are popping up more in everyday life in China, with trial jobs including directing traffic, cleaning houses or working on factory floors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
It means clips from hit franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story and the Marvel Cinematic Universe will soon start popping up in videos - which will also be shared on Disney's short-form video platform, Verts.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Gen X: We straight up raised ourselves,” reads the caption on one popular internet meme, a photo of an unhelmeted child on a rickety-looking bicycle popping a wheelie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
I add a move that’s like popping M&M’s into my mouth, and then we do one where we throw candy to the audience.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
