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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
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.
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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
Spring has sprung, which means peas are in their prime and perfect for any seasonal recipe to add some fresh flavor to your plate.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The dam had been thwarted by persistent drought, then sprung leaks.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The defenseman made a nice move to protect it from a swooping Anthony Cirelli and then sprung Geekie for a clean breakaway.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Nathan Byrd, 18, sprung into action after his younger brother alerted him to the blaze at his neighbor’s home, NBC affiliate WRAL-TV reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The Predators slathered on a fifth goal just after their power play expired, Ryan Ufko’s stretch pass sprung Tyson Jost.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Spring has sprung, which means peas are in their prime and perfect for any seasonal recipe to add some fresh flavor to your plate.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The dam had been thwarted by persistent drought, then sprung leaks.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The defenseman made a nice move to protect it from a swooping Anthony Cirelli and then sprung Geekie for a clean breakaway.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Nathan Byrd, 18, sprung into action after his younger brother alerted him to the blaze at his neighbor’s home, NBC affiliate WRAL-TV reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The Predators slathered on a fifth goal just after their power play expired, Ryan Ufko’s stretch pass sprung Tyson Jost.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprang
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More opposition arose from Protect Point Loma, a grassroots organization that formed last year, primarily in opposition to the Rosecrans development.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the alleged incident, police said Hooker's children had been visiting him and a dispute arose over the children being taught creationism while being homeschooled, according to a police report.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Onto Innovation — The maker of semiconductor process control equipment leapt more than 8% after preliminary first-quarter revenue handily beat Street estimates, and Stifel Financial upgraded Onto to buy from hold and raised its 12-month price target to $350.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, stock indexes leaped in Europe following Iran’s announcement about the Strait of Hormuz.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Attempts to refloat the mammal with the help of police boats, excavators and inflatable boats had temporarily freed it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some worried he would be freed and not tried in the killing of Iryna Zarutska.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Across forty-five years, my course began that way.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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No tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz today, according to tracking data, making Sunday one of the quietest days in the waterway since the conflict began.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Players jumped up to celebrate, realizing seconds later that the fight isn’t over.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cuba’s tourism revenue jumped 15% in the first half of 2016, and a record 4 million foreigners visited that year.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The cause of Jaxon’s death has not been released.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The White House has released the names of only about half the members, and just one is Jewish.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The zebra mascot originated in 1927 under unusual circumstances.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The premise remains intact from the series, following Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, a modern couple (originated onscreen by Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong) who stumble into a magical town where life unfolds entirely in song.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Georgia hopped on the bandwagon to ban gender-affirming care for minors relatively early, in 2023, though the state continued to allow the use of puberty blockers.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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Quarterbacks coach Logan Kilgore has hopped on Zoom calls with Rutgers’ Athan Kaliakmanis, Illinois’s Luke Altmyer and Minnesota-Morehead (DII)’s Jack Strand.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Sprang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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