spring (up)

as in to surface
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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Verb
  • Halbrook said the bottom may still be yet to surface.
    Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2025
  • HackQuest's ability to surface 100+ venture-backable projects provides early deal flow access that traditional sourcing methods miss.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Confusion arose, however, after Domingo suggested she and her brother, Prince, were directly involved in the project.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • There isn’t an active market, like there is for shares in public companies, and issues have arisen in other sports.
    Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Leading up to their season opener against the Washington Commanders, developments emerged that multiple players could get snaps under center.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Changes to Medicare and Medicaid plan coverage would happen immediately, however.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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