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 in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Even though World Cup watch parties have sprung up across Southern California, I’ve spent the tournament in downtown Santa Ana because it hit different here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Many carbon-removal startups have sprung up, trying everything from spreading carbon-absorbing rock on fields to burying waste—to the point that Frontier now wants to concentrate its bets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
If it was alive, it would have sprung to its feet.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
