- present participle of spring.
springing
Example Sentences
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Thousands of Russian workers have spent years building and installing equipment, with a residential complex, shops and restaurants springing up around them.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Starting in a 4-2-4 formation again, players hold their positions before springing to press certain opponents when the moment is right.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Companies like Caterpillar and Cummins are raising production of generators critical as backup-power options for data centers springing up all over the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
But there’s a strong chance something will go wrong during many of those vacations, which makes a convincing case for buying a travel-insurance policy — especially if you’ll be springing for a pricey trip.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Already it was getting cold and a bit of a chill wind was springing up.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
