Synonyms of sprang

sprang

verb

variants or sprung

past tense of spring

1

as in arose

to come into existence

when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arose
• began
• originated
• started
• commenced
• appeared
• was
• formed
• emerged
• engendered
• set in
• arrived
• dawned
• materialized
• broke
• existed
• lived
• breathed
• actualized
• continued
• lasted
• subsisted
• survived
• came on
• persisted
• coalesced
• shaped (up)
• endured
• cohered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ended
• stopped
• ceased
• concluded
• finished
• halted
• terminated
• disappeared
• vanished
• dissolved
• died
• discontinued
• quit
• evaporated
• desisted
• departed
• perished
• passed away
• expired

2

as in leaped

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaped
• jumped
• hopped
• bounded
• vaulted
• bounced
• pounced
• loped
• skipped
• attacked
• hurdled
• bucked
• leapfrogged
• capered
• romped
• cavorted
• gamboled
• frolicked
• skyrocketed
• caprioled
• shot

3

as in freed

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

had to spend a night in jail until their lawyer could come to spring them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• released
• rescued
• liberated
• loosened
• saved
• loosed
• turned loose
• discharged
• enlarged
• enfranchised
• emancipated
• unchained
• unbound
• manumitted
• unfettered
• disenthralled
• extricated
• uncaged
• ransomed
• bailed (out)
• delivered
• paroled
• redeemed
• disentangled
• disengaged
• disencumbered
• unshackled
• disembarrassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bound
• confined
• restrained
• fettered
• shackled
• committed
• handcuffed
• locked (up)
• enchained
• imprisoned
• interned
• jailed
• incarcerated
• conquered
• trammeled
• manacled
• subdued
• subjugated
• enslaved
• immured

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sprang

Neighborhoods have sprung back to life thanks to new ferry services; long-derelict edifices are being renovated, including the 1888 Custom House, which is opening this year as a hotel, The Langham; and there are plans for a pedestrian bridge. — Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

As part of that effort, executives have begun to diminish the Hulu service and brand, which sprung to life nearly 20 years ago. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Kudos to Luke Farrell’s block that sprung Samuel on the hook-and-lateral. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

Receiver Khalil Shakir, who’d juked slot safety Jalen Pitre and sprung open near the first-down marker, fully expected to get the ball in stride. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

After two hours of practice, with the 10-foot-tall fences doing little to muffle the bullhorn orders and corresponding groans, the huddle broke and the personalities sprung to life. — Noah White, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

For the only time all season, Coach Tony Marandos sprung those creaky knees off the bench, stood up and let out a yell. — John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Her rehab team heard about the plan and sprung into action, planning bachelor and bachelorette parties to be held at the hospital. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

On Tuesday, Ashley had another good block that nearly sprung a touchdown. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026