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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
And in overtime, the Batherson error sprung Alex Newhook, who won the game for the Canadiens.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Because this was sprung onto us in almost three weeks.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
George’s orange cat, Saskia, had sprung through the window from the garden.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Everyone instantly sprung into action.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The crowd cheered as the trap was sprung.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The wideout collected himself and sprung free for a 45-yard touchdown reception, breaking things open at 24-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
In an interview with Vogue at the time, Dobrev revealed that White had sprung the proposal on her by creating a fake invite to an industry event.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Because this was sprung onto us in almost three weeks.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
George’s orange cat, Saskia, had sprung through the window from the garden.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Everyone instantly sprung into action.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The crowd cheered as the trap was sprung.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The wideout collected himself and sprung free for a 45-yard touchdown reception, breaking things open at 24-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
In an interview with Vogue at the time, Dobrev revealed that White had sprung the proposal on her by creating a fake invite to an industry event.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprang
Verb
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advance Auto Parts — The auto parts provider leaped 24% after third-quarter earnings and revenue topped Wall Street expectations.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cohn reportedly leaped from an upper balcony in the resort’s Bay Tower, which connects to the rest of the complex via a sky bridge.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once she is freed, Dek discover the robot is missing her bottom half.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rayo began 2023-24 well under Iraola’s successor Francisco Rodriguez but then started to falter.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Total revenue, which jumped 10% year-on-year in the third quarter on a constant currency basis, is expected to rise by a high single-digit percentage this year, while core earnings per share are forecast to jump by a low double-digit percentage.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The model then jumped onto a blue motorcycle, revved the engine and filled the room with smoke as a pole dancer covered in complete silver body paint began to spin in front of a guest list including photographer Myles Loftin, Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako, and Chxrry.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike most years, the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee didn't cause much drama.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Norman-Lester scored on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter and Calloway hopped over a defender during a 27-yard TD run early in the fourth for a 42-20 lead.—
Bernie Wilson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Florida’s lieutenant governor hopped on the bandwagon Friday, hoping to inject anti-Mamdani sentiment to boost his preferred candidate, Emilio Gonzalez, in the campaign to succeed Suarez as Miami’s mayor.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Sprang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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