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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb spring differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of spring are arise, derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

How do arise and rise relate to one another, in the sense of spring?

Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

When is it sensible to use derive instead of spring?

In some situations, the words derive and spring are roughly equivalent. However, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to spring?

While in some cases nearly identical to spring, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How are the words flow and spring related?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might issue be a better fit than spring?

Although the words issue and spring have much in common, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When would originate be a good substitute for spring?

The meanings of originate and spring largely overlap; however, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When could proceed be used to replace spring?

The synonyms proceed and spring are sometimes interchangeable, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

In what contexts can stem take the place of spring?

While the synonyms stem and spring are close in meaning, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spring
Noun
Francesca Mesiano Mesiano colored the shape of her eyes with black eyeliner at the Blumarine spring 2025 show, filling in the whole of her eyelid and extending up toward the ends of her eyebrows at the outer corners. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025 The full renovation, which is expected to be completed in the spring, includes redoing the gym, basketball court, exercise room and surrounding outdoor spaces. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025 But what if those images could spring to life, like Pygmalion’s statue? The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring
Noun
  • Fandom, anyway, is a leap of faith.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The Tonale’s base price is appealing, but be sure to consider the high delivery charge and price leap from gasoline to PHEV.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What's Next Chinese research ship operations in neighboring maritime zones are likely to remain a source of controversy as the country continues to strengthen its posture in the region.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • A lot of the information being funneled to him and his peers from news sources wasn't clear.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.
    Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • While homes are sitting on the market longer now, keeping supply higher than a year ago, more sellers are starting to delist their properties.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The stock's best performance in the past 25 years occurred under CEO Alan Mulally, from September 2006 through July 2014, when shares jumped roughly 178%.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The five-year survival rate for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer has jumped up from around 75% in the early 1980s, to over 90% in the past few years.
    Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Baker escorted Skeet to Winkler County jail where he was booked and released on $20,000 bail.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Both were in theatres for only a week or so, before being released on the platform.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the years following her conviction, prison break and asylum-seeking in Cuba, Assata became somewhat of a folk hero in certain circles, particularly in the hip hop community.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • After a proper introduction to the area, hop on the gondola at Whiteface Mountain for a bird's-eye view of the colors, or rent a kayak and see the yellows, oranges, and reds from the water.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The university known as the cradle of astronauts will soon send a few more folks to the final frontier.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Finally, one of the tall cranes lifted the boat out of the water, high into the air, and carefully swung it over and down onto the team’s boat cradle, on shore.
    Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The show is a campy, 1980s-style whodunit that begins with the funeral of a famous singer.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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