spring up
The phrase "spring up" is a phrasal verb used to describe the rapid and often unexpected emergence or development of something.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
Example
- New coffee shops have sprung up all over the city.
- Playgrounds seem to be springing up in every neighborhood.
B2Figurative
(common)To come into existence or become prominent rapidly.
Example
- Innovative startups have sprung up in the tech industry.
- Opposition groups are springing up in response to the new policies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spring up":
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