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

• springingly adverb
• unspringing adjective

Etymology

Origin of springing

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

Example Sentences

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

If—against all odds—he succeeded in springing this champion of human freedom from prison, would anyone say it wasn’t worth a Nobel?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

At times, five of Abbey Road's famed studios were in use, with collaborations springing up on the spur of the moment.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Then throughout postproduction, as the scenes were continually retooled and rearranged, the story continued to evolve and grow and new realizations kept springing from the work for everyone involved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Amaya looked up and leapt out of the way, landing with an impressive forward roll and springing back up.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older