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; see origin at 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

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

So, too, do the many AI data centers springing up in Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 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

"Aaaaaand cut!" cried the director, springing out of her chair.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein