- present participle of spawn.
spawning
Example Sentences
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Fifth, the DNI can set priorities for technical innovations that the other agencies can’t do on their own, at least not without creating a dozen or more different approaches, spawning duplication, unfilled gaps, or both.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
Salmon numbers have declined due to dams, which have blocked off their spawning areas; the loss of floodplain habitat; and global warming, which is intensifying drought and heating rivers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Rugby success spawning mainstream breakthrough names has been patchy.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Although spraying has been tried as a weapon against the ubiquitous budworm, the areas affected have been relatively small and have not, as yet, included important spawning streams for salmon.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
