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• present participle of spring.

springing

American  

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of a person or thing that springs.

2. the mechanical springs or the type or arrangement of springs with which any of various devices are equipped, especially a vehicle.

3. Architecture. spring.

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springing British  

/ ˈsprɪŋɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: spring.   springing line.   springing point.  the level where an arch or vault rises from a support

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Other Word Forms

• unspringing
  adjective
• springingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of springing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at spring, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But there’s a strong chance something will go wrong during many of those vacations, which makes a convincing case for buying a travel-insurance policy — especially if you’ll be springing for a pricey trip.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

The field is more crowded now, with Bowlero, Top Golf, and other eat-and-play concepts springing up in many of the same areas.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Local coalitions of neighbors are springing up in the most rural towns and counties as quiet, nature-filled lands are being replaced with loud, energy intensive data centers.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

A boom in generative AI has sent data center demand skyrocketing, with dozens of projects springing up across the United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Oh, geez, they’re going to eat her!” thought Gregor, springing to his feet and smacking his head into the ceiling.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins