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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb spring differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of spring are arise, derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

How do arise and rise relate to one another, in the sense of spring?

Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

When is it sensible to use derive instead of spring?

In some situations, the words derive and spring are roughly equivalent. However, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to spring?

While in some cases nearly identical to spring, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How are the words flow and spring related?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might issue be a better fit than spring?

Although the words issue and spring have much in common, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When would originate be a good substitute for spring?

The meanings of originate and spring largely overlap; however, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When could proceed be used to replace spring?

The synonyms proceed and spring are sometimes interchangeable, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

In what contexts can stem take the place of spring?

While the synonyms stem and spring are close in meaning, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spring
Noun
The proposal, which includes a condition that only one player per NFL team can participate, needs to receive 24 yes votes from the 32 teams during the spring ownership meetings in Minneapolis. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025 Chalamet wore a Tom Ford tuxedo and Jenner styled a vintage silver chainmail gown from Atelier Versace’s spring 1999 collection. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Verb
Graham’s personal convictions have sprung to mind in the course of the past few months, watching the Post’s current owner, Jeff Bezos, navigate his relationship with his newspaper and with the President. Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025 Spring has officially sprung and the cosmos is active with two overlapping meteor showers, supermoons, and now, the peak of the Eta Aquariids at the start of May. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring
Noun
  • More than a decade ago, two young L’Oréal executives decided to leave their corporate positions and take the ultimate leap of faith by starting their own brand.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
  • Consumer only just got used to the $70 increase from $60 a few years ago, and now this leap to $80, spearheaded by Nintendo and its Mario Kart World pricing, is irritating and exhausting when 4-5 games will now be the cost of an entire console by themselves.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Players responded well to the demands, according to a source who, like all referenced in this piece, wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • The extraordinary source material is a profound inspiration to build a unique world that vibrates with life and death at the same time.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • This is where strategic thinking becomes impactful, as leaders start operating collectively with others to redefine what is possible.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • However, in 2020, with nothing else to do during the COVID-19 pandemic, the actor decided to start working out at home to get his health on track.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • There’s plenty of video on social media showing hundreds of carp jumping into boats on various rivers, including the mighty Mississippi.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • At the song's crescendo, two of the men climb up on the edge of the fountain, and at least one jumps into the water as things comes to a dramatic close.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • However, he was granted his request at the Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, May 21, according to the BBC, and was released on a $6.7 million bail.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • The Devil Wears Prada 2, a sequel to the 2006 film that starred Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, is now set to release May 1.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • This film, set in 1956, hops between the Palazzo Korda, its protagonist’s cavernous mansion, and different quarters of Modern Greater Independent Phoenicia, a vague Middle Eastern nation that’s depicted as an array of deserts, warring factions, and colonial outposts.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 May 2025
  • Wear them on walking tours, museum trips, bar hops, and more.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • This is a custom layer within the mattress designed to adapt and cradle sleepers at any position.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
  • Image Cardinal Parolin grew up in Schiavon, a small town in the northern Italian region of Veneto that is known as a cradle of popes.
    Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • Jennifer Donahue, a spokesperson for Massachusetts state courts, confirmed day 15 of the trial is set to begin at 9 a.m.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • After an ear-splitting sound, the wind began to calm.
    Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025

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“Spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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