A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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They include food shortages, water contamination, plumbing stoppages, lost mail, and mental health decay, spurring some crew members to jump ship.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
The company said its “new business model” agreements, which offer improved visibility into customer demand, are spurring confidence in these targets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Caterpillar said the artificial intelligence boom continues to drive demand for its engines and generators, while healthy construction spending is spurring sales of its dump trucks, bulldozers and excavators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
And European authorities are spurring firms to do better.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
There was one step in particular she felt was essential in spurring her children to be engaged at home and in school.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
