spring from
phrasal verb
sprang from or sprung from; sprung from; springing from; springs from
informal
: to start from or be caused by (something)
The idea sprang from a dream I had.
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Some of those insecurities sprang from his childhood.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The roots of competitive ski mountaineering sprang from the Alps.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The best season to see the Dismalites is in the spring from late April through May.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The state board of education will name the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year this spring from the 14 regional and specialized teachers of the year.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The roots of competitive ski mountaineering sprang from the Alps.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The best season to see the Dismalites is in the spring from late April through May.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The state board of education will name the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year this spring from the 14 regional and specialized teachers of the year.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spring from
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“Spring from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20from. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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