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popping

  • present participle of pop.

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To counter this, Willcocks recommends popping all red wines in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.

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

An even bigger test is what happens if the Federal Reserve starts hiking interest rates—a move that could bring back bad memories of 1999 and the popping of the dot-com bubble.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

Wilson Hunter, the board’s general counsel, said the statement was prompted by unapproved peptides popping up in audits and investigations, via consumer complaints and as physicians inquire about guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

He wasn’t, and I didn’t think he would live to be purple, with his eyes popping and all his little head veins standing out.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson