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or sprung (up)
as in surfaced
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprang (up)
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Swalwell announced the end of his campaign for governor of California and resigned from the House of Representatives after the allegations first surfaced last week.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The accusations surfaced Friday when the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN published accounts from a former member of Swalwell’s district office staff.—
Chris Fusco,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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And yet, Steubenville has also quietly emerged as a paradise for big Catholic families.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The wildcard that could change everything In a briefing otherwise defined by grim arithmetic, artificial intelligence emerged as the closest thing to a lifeline.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Staffers also contacted the Colorado State Patrol, as the 70-car pileup happened, to alert law enforcement.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Crash happened amid snowy weather The Colorado Department of Transportation previously warned motorists that winter driving conditions were being reported throughout the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor on April 14.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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FishBooker searched throughout the nation for the best lakes for anglers and came up with this ranking that includes waters in Colorado and the beautiful environment of Idaho.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night, with the Mets trailing the San Francisco Giants by five runs, Bichette came up with Juan Soto on first base and only one out.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the sixth straight year and eighth in nine, their exit interviews occurred the same week as their regular-season finale — in other words, without a playoff appearance.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The incident occurred while Kenner, a dad of two, was on his way back from coaching a youth baseball tournament in his hometown of Santa Fe, Texas, according to multiple reports.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Sprang (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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