spawn
noun
the mass of eggs deposited by fishes, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, etc.
have been spawning
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present perfect progressiveof spawn.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Presidential assassinations have been spawning conspiracy theories since Lincoln.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
Since the end of World War II, both sides have been spawning water-development plans at the rate of about two a year.
From Time Magazine Archive
