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or sprung
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as in arose
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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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
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Recent Examples of sprang
One student, Tom Randolph, sprung loose through the narrow hole and was relatively unscathed.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In the fifth minute, Bay FC sprung the counterattack with Taylor Huff delivering a perfect pass to Racheal Kundananjii.
—Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Anderson had just exited the penalty box and was sprung at the blue line.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Spring has officially sprung, which means your outdoor space is calling for a little refresh.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Other recent polls measured a similar drop led by negative views on the economy and the ongoing war that sprung a widening conflict in the Middle East.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s the real reason why Oracle stock has sprung back to life.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung in Clear Creek County, where popular Guanella Pass Road will open to motorists on Thursday, April 16, the earliest opening date for the road since it was paved in 2016, said county public information officer Megan Hiler-Wilson.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The dam had been thwarted by persistent drought, then sprung leaks.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In the fifth minute, Bay FC sprung the counterattack with Taylor Huff delivering a perfect pass to Racheal Kundananjii.
—Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Anderson had just exited the penalty box and was sprung at the blue line.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Spring has officially sprung, which means your outdoor space is calling for a little refresh.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Other recent polls measured a similar drop led by negative views on the economy and the ongoing war that sprung a widening conflict in the Middle East.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s the real reason why Oracle stock has sprung back to life.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung in Clear Creek County, where popular Guanella Pass Road will open to motorists on Thursday, April 16, the earliest opening date for the road since it was paved in 2016, said county public information officer Megan Hiler-Wilson.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The dam had been thwarted by persistent drought, then sprung leaks.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprang
Verb
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Even with the new tunnel machines, obstacles arose.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The goal was to play a patient game then jump on the offensive when opportunities arose rather than trying to force the issue and abdicate defensive responsibilities.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Johnson, who leaped 50-9¾ to win at the Florida Relays, also won the long jump for the Eagles.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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On the power front, with Friday night’s performance, the Red Sox leaped ahead of the Texas Rangers, hitting their eighth and ninth home home runs ay home, which puts Boston on pace for roughly 41 (Texas is on pace for about 35).—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Later that month she was freed.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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While his son and his friend continued their daylong wait for him just outside, the refugee was freed, only to be detained and taken to a Homeland Security facility.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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When Richards began his career in criminal-justice advocacy, the idea of closing Rikers Island would have been a radical fantasy.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Spencer Strider, who began the year sidelined with a right oblique strain and struggled with command upon his return last week, looked close to vintage form in Los Angeles.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Monthly car payments have jumped by $390 to $525 in the same period, but growing earnings have meant that the payment-to-income ratio has remained at around 10%.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Investigators said the deceased originated from Mexico and Honduras.—
Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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One theory that has popped up is that the virus originated from a bird watching landfill in Ushuaia, located at the southern tip of Argentina, where a couple who were infected with the virus visited, Argentinian officials first hypothesized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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McIlroy hopped a plane and drove over, spending maybe five hours on the course before leaving.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The trespasser hopped the fence and was on the active runway within two minutes before they were hit and killed by a plane taking off.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Sprang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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