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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the springs of this time-honored tradition run too deep to allow for easy explanation
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as in to start
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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as in to release
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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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 spring
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Or felt an overwhelming sense of joy as your tulips appeared in the spring?
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
George’s orange cat, Saskia, had sprung through the window from the garden.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In the garden, renewal reigns—from dormant perennials emerging in spring to shrubs bouncing back from a severe pruning, nature refreshes itself.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Or felt an overwhelming sense of joy as your tulips appeared in the spring?
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Third-round receiver Pat Bryant caught his first touchdown and did his normal terrific work in the run game — including a crack block on edge Sam Williams to help spring Harvey’s 40-yard burst in the first quarter.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
George’s orange cat, Saskia, had sprung through the window from the garden.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring
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The boy quickly ascends the interior staircase, rushes into the corridor and clears the steps to the garret in three leaps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Colorado made the leap to the Big 12 Conference.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But for much of the past two centuries, Port Renfrew’s main source of employment was not promoting trees but rather chopping them down—particularly, giant, old-growth trees that fetched the highest value.—
Brad Badelt,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the things that particularly irked fans was a report after the trade that slammed Dončić’s conditioning, with ESPN citing sources inside the franchise revealing frustration with his diet.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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An initial draft called for an even bigger jump.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Analysts are hoping for a forecast jump and to see progress in AMD’s part of the AI race.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since the program’s launch in 2022, more than 1 million newborns have been enrolled, representing an $89 million public investment in California’s commitment to cradle-to-career success.—
Fiona Ma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The same technology’s feasibility should also be assessed under different climate zones, and full life cycle assessments (cradle-to-grave) of GS are a necessity for a better understanding of the technology’s merits and limits, researchers noted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Atlanta hip hop duo also attracted an all-star group of musicians to the stage to perform their tribute.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fans can arrive at Lot 70 (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel) or Lot 95 (Golden Glades Parking Garage) and hop on the shuttle for direct access to and from the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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As Lester fumbles for his bird whistle in the fountain to activate the camera, he gets thrown back in this tussle with Tillman and is killed.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
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Desperate, Lester then grabbed his bird whistle and dashed to the Arconia courtyard fountain.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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From its beginning, the leaders of the rebellion well understood the global reach and resonance of their great struggle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But that was the beginning of everything for both of us.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, the Fila Museum’s exhibition features a time tunnel that aims to immerse visitors in the brand’s history, retracing its path from origin to the latest developments in sportswear and fashion through iconic garments and multimedia content.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each box of pods follows the same format as their whole bean deliveries, single origin from a range of different coffee-producing countries and ready to drop right into a Keurig machine.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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