spring up
phrasal verb
sprang up or sprung up; sprung up; springing up; springs up
: to grow or appear suddenly
The weeds sprang up overnight.
New housing developments are springing up all over the state.
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To meet rising demand, companies sprang up and began churning out rides – smaller versions for traveling carnivals and larger ones for town squares and amusement parks.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Interesting, Neon had all bases covered in regards to who might spring up as a Palme d’Or winner with their other acquisitions coming up with alotta gold tonight.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 May 2025
Issues sprang up as Wolf and Ruebens went around and around about the narrative, each wanting control.
—Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Rival gyms for women sprang up, including Elaine Powers Figure Salons and Living Well Lady.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Interesting, Neon had all bases covered in regards to who might spring up as a Palme d’Or winner with their other acquisitions coming up with alotta gold tonight.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 May 2025
Issues sprang up as Wolf and Ruebens went around and around about the narrative, each wanting control.
—Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Rival gyms for women sprang up, including Elaine Powers Figure Salons and Living Well Lady.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Spring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20up. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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