spring (up)

verb

Definition of spring (up)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring (up)
  1. surface
  2. arise
  3. emerge
  4. happen
Verb
  • No video has surfaced depicting the moment of the shooting and none of the officers were wearing body cameras.
    — Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • He was removed from the show when a video surfaced that appeared to show Tate assaulting a woman.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Definition of surface
Verb
  • The lawsuit includes claims arising under the Lanham Act, Sherman Act and Pennsylvania law.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • The environmental risks arise from pollution, heat, and lead exposure.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of arise
Verb
  • Red cards, controversy over hydration breaks, and defensive mid-blocks — Sunday’s final was a microcosm of some of the larger trends that emerged from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Rollins' ambiguous response was cut short by a superkick to Jacob Fatu, who emerged with a chilling smile.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • Based on that timeline, Gueye’s re-evaluation won’t happen until mid-October at the earliest.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • How else to explain what happened on Wednesday, or eight days prior in the escape against Egypt?
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of happen
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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