springing

noun

spring·​ing ˈspriŋ-iŋ 

1

: spring sense 5

2

: a point where an arch rises from its support

Examples of springing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If budget allows, look into springing for one of the Venetian’s club-level rooms, which gives you access to a lounge that’s stocked with snacks and drinks, and makes for a great place to huddle with coworkers or teammates before heading out to conduct business for the day. —Jordan Michelman, Wired News, 13 Mar. 2026

Spring is closer to springing, so perhaps this is an opportunity to pick through closets or garages for unwanted items. —Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026

The case is one of several springing from USAA’s development of technologies that allow its members to deposit checks from just about anywhere using a mobile device. —Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026

In 2023, federal lawmakers introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, meaning no more springing forward or falling back. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for springing

• bringing
• clinging
• flinging
• hinging
• ringing
• singing
• slinging
• stinging
• stringing
• swinging
• winging
• wringing