pop
verb (used without object)
to make a short, quick, explosive sound.
has popped
-
present perfectof pop (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“I’m not sure why oil has popped up on this,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Shares of Micron have surged nearly 300% so far this year, while SK Hynix is up 312% and Samsung has popped 202% during the same period, according to FactSet data.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Dreyfus’ Valentina has popped up intermittently in the franchise over the years and now sports a swoop of white hair that makes her resemble Tulsi Gabbard.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Candytopia, which has popped up in cities as disparate as Scottsdale, Arizona, and Bloomington, Minnesota, follows the rules of Rainforest Cafe’s playbook with its sickly sweet brand of sensory immersion.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2024
I think the valve inside me that loosened during the conversation with Oscar has popped its gasket.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
