- present participle of spring.
springing
Example Sentences
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Because springing for and maintaining a fleet of its own is costly, ICE has historically outsourced its deportation flights to private companies or used military and Coast Guard vessels.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
The movement has spread beyond the capital, with smaller demonstrations springing up Wednesday in major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Patna.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Communities have lashed out at data centers springing up across the country, fueling an anti-AI movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
He dangled some wool before them and soon had them springing back and forth and tumbling on the carpet.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
