springing (up)

verb

Definition of springing (up)next
present participle of spring (up)
as in arising
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board

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  1. arising
  2. emerging
  3. happening
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  • One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of arising
Verb
  • Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • Journalists from the Louisville Courier Journal will provide additional reporting on what's happening at stores in the area.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, when large gatherings still weren’t happening, Kelly wanted to do something to bring his neighbors some holiday fun.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of happening
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