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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the springs of this time-honored tradition run too deep to allow for easy explanation
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as in originates
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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as in frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
had to spend a night in jail until their lawyer could come to spring them
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Recent Examples of springs
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Travelers have come to Kalopanayiotis for centuries for the healing powers of its sulfur springs.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The two springs are remarkably different.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the two springs is cave-based with a collector.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
As Spring springs into Summer, Hollywood hotly anticipates its biggest season when schools are closed and every day can be a See a Movie in a Theater day.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Our Kansas springs are also not always mild.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In past springs, the tournament had reserved the stadium clay for main-draw players to practice on.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Hope springs eternal, after all.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Virgil van Dijk is the center-back who springs to mind when discussing Liverpool’s achievements in the modern era.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bake cake until top springs back when gently pressed, 20–25 minutes (cake may start to shrink from sides of pan).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Travelers have come to Kalopanayiotis for centuries for the healing powers of its sulfur springs.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The two springs are remarkably different.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the two springs is cave-based with a collector.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
As Spring springs into Summer, Hollywood hotly anticipates its biggest season when schools are closed and every day can be a See a Movie in a Theater day.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Our Kansas springs are also not always mild.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In past springs, the tournament had reserved the stadium clay for main-draw players to practice on.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Hope springs eternal, after all.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
And while the Los Angeles Dodgers loom over everything, as does the prospect of upcoming labor strife, hope still springs eternal on Opening Day.
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Virgil van Dijk is the center-back who springs to mind when discussing Liverpool’s achievements in the modern era.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springs
Noun
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Star has grown by leaps and bounds the past decade and a half.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Coltrane was an obscure journeyman when Davis, who’d already played a key role in several evolutionary jazz leaps, hired him in 1955 to join his quintet.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The attack consisted of Iranian missiles and drones, sources told CBS News.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, security researchers have suspected that LeakBase originates from Russia, suggesting that its administrators remain free.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The average 2-cent increase across the state on Monday is not the double-digit jumps over the past few weeks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Caminero’s sprint included several mid-stride hops and fist pumps and exhortations to the crowd.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer starts right at your front door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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