springing
Americannoun
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the act or process of a person or thing that springs.
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the mechanical springs or the type or arrangement of springs with which any of various devices are equipped, especially a vehicle.
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Architecture. spring.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of springing
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at spring, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Thousands of Russian workers have spent years building and installing equipment, with a residential complex, shops and restaurants springing up around them.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Because springing for and maintaining a fleet of its own is costly, ICE has historically outsourced its deportation flights to private companies or used military and Coast Guard vessels.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Communities have lashed out at data centers springing up across the country, fueling an anti-AI movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
They all kept flickering, changing, springing forward an hour, then falling back.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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