- present participle of spring.
springing
Example Sentences
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The new technology is inspired by resurrection plants, which dry out and appear dead during a drought, before springing back to life when it rains.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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
The field is more crowded now, with Bowlero, Top Golf, and other eat-and-play concepts springing up in many of the same areas.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Because it is so easy to start an HOA management company—they have low overhead costs and don’t require expensive equipment—new entries keep springing up, and “consolidation almost can’t keep up with the refragmentation,” Beisner said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
“Do you hear that?” the man said, springing to his feet.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
