spawn
noun
the mass of eggs deposited by fishes, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, etc.
spawned
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past participleof spawn.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof spawn.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
spawnnounthe mass of eggs deposited by fishes, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, etc.
Example Sentences
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The hunt for corporate AI returns has spawned a battle for FDEs as enterprises, AI labs and consulting firms fight for the same talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Buzz around the game has also spawned viral “Saturday Night Live” sketches, and YouTube skits about droves of workers all putting in for the same time off in order to play the game.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
It also has spawned two rival ballot measures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
On X and Threads, neither of which are accessible in China, the controversy spawned even more memes.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
In the same way, the old Nantucket Yacht Club has spawned a rival, the Great Harbor Yacht Club.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
