spring
verb (used without object)
to rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly, as by a sudden dart or thrust forward or outward, or being suddenly released from a coiled or constrained position.
have sprung
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present perfectof spring.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Videos of first-time buyers ripping rare cards on TikTok have racked up millions of views, and new collectors have sprung up everywhere as a result of the fandom reaching fresh audiences on social media.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
While the country is almost paralyzed, the police still have the capacity to quell sporadic protests that have sprung up in recent months and make arrests, said Clemente Morgado, a Havana resident.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Agencies like BFW have sprung up in recent years because students outside the EU can enrol in Finnish vocational and higher education institutions through these third-party "commissioners", a list that also includes local governments.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
She pawed at her eyes, which seemed to have sprung a leak.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
