spawn
noun
the mass of eggs deposited by fishes, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, etc.
spawning
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present participleof spawn.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It said that although many were unaware of the repercussions, gold panning could lead to prosecution and sentencing "where it risks disturbing spawning fish and impacting river habitats".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Hyperscalers’ need for speed is spawning timesaving products and building techniques.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
"But it carries major risks of spawning emotional over-reliance and distorted social cognition," he wrote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The fireworks show has faced controversy regarding the famous avians, spawning a Change.org petition to move the festivities farther away or switch to an environmentally friendlier drone show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The university had a reputation for spawning world-class scientists exploring how to optimize use of technology in airplanes and in the military, in the tradition of Broadbent and Dr. Treisman.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
