pop
verb (used without object)
to make a short, quick, explosive sound.
popping
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present participleof pop.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But the explosive growth of AI has some investors nervous that we could be in for another popping bubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Having cautioned last year about the prospect of froth in AI, Dalio has turned up the volume this year and begun to speak of the set-up as a bubble at risk of popping.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
She has visited nearly a dozen cities to understand how Nike can seize on China’s booming sporting scene, popping into gyms, where sweaty workouts such as Hyrox are in, and watching local pickup basketball games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Then we tumble into the realm of inspirational gurus and thought leaders, where breathwork and manifesting meet motivational speak, popping with familiar verbal kernels like “sparking joy” and “habit formation.”
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Nok kept her head bowed, but she couldn't resist popping one eyelid open.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
