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are popping

  • present progressive
    of pop.
    pop
    verb (used without object)
    to make a short, quick, explosive sound.

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The shares are popping again after snapping a four-week losing streak.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

As well as cropping up on bar menus, people are popping red wine in the fridge at home.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

And new AI dating startups are popping up in California, New York and other states that could change the way people find a partner online.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

Death Cafes are popping up around the world.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

She has long tumbling brown hair and almond-shaped eyes that are popping out of her head at the sight of me.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson