- present participle of spawn.
spawning
Example Sentences
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And how and why were they surviving, spawning and getting so big?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Backstage, she and Sean “hit it off immediately,” spawning a blossoming creative relationship that has held up since.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
It is a key river for spawning salmon and noted for its brown trout and sea trout populations as well.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Dad and Aunt Melissa launch into a lively discussion about salmon spawning, and then they’re recounting some story about a lake they visited when they were kids.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
