Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

springing

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
arising
Synonyms
STRONG
appearing deriving emanating emerging ensuing flowing following issuing originating proceeding resulting stemming
ADJECTIVE
jumping
Synonyms
STRONG
active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping throbbing trembling
WEAK
buoyant lively unsteady vibrant
Antonyms
STRONG
inactive
NOUN
emanation
Synonyms
STRONG
beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuance issuing leakage oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation
WEAK
arising emerging outpour welling
Antonyms
STRONG
completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination
WEAK
taking withdrawal

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A boom in generative AI has sent data center demand skyrocketing, with dozens of projects springing up across the United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Vinicius epitomises the Real ethos of springing to life when it matters.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In recent days, software stocks and other risky assets have been mowed down by artificial intelligence, but stodgier stocks are springing up to replace them among the market’s leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Then throughout postproduction, as the scenes were continually retooled and rearranged, the story continued to evolve and grow and new realizations kept springing from the work for everyone involved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

She'd climbed down with Henry and was back at the top before him, the rest of us waiting at the edge, cold wind, jitters, springing to hoist her up; dead? is he...?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt