1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
walks with a springy step
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Recent Examples of springy
Photograph: Google Photograph: Google There are fresh animations that will feel more responsive, like how swiping a notification away from the notification drawer will feel springy with haptic feedback, and the notifications above and below will react to that action.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
The company has compiled a set of design guidelines, which includes using more springy animations, shapes, contrast and larger typography.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
The crunchy rice and springy jelly noodles play strong supporting roles, but the star is a snow-white scoop of coconut-pandan ice cream made by 626 Hospitality Group, a nearby soft-serve shop.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
But the way that Flay looked at Williamson in the photo caught followers' attention more than their springy outfits.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
The company has compiled a set of design guidelines, which includes using more springy animations, shapes, contrast and larger typography.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
The crunchy rice and springy jelly noodles play strong supporting roles, but the star is a snow-white scoop of coconut-pandan ice cream made by 626 Hospitality Group, a nearby soft-serve shop.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
But the way that Flay looked at Williamson in the photo caught followers' attention more than their springy outfits.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springy
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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For much of the day New Haven Green was filled with a Juneteenth Village and Marketplace, including loud and lively hip-hop acts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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The small but lively crowd of 14,312 at the Rose Bowl gasped in disbelief as Deossa and his teammates celebrated what instantly became a contender for the goal of the tournament — only to be possibly upstaged by his fellow midfielder Corona nine minutes later.—
Austin Green,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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The mill meets the demand for stretch fabrics with a rigid appearance with Fit Cross.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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All season long, New York has struggled to contain stretch bigs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Greer, a part of a energetic, muscular fourth line, signed as a free agent on July 1, 2024. READ MORE: Why the Panthers made sure first-time Cup winners got to celebrate first 12: Jonah Gadjovich, LW/RW.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Three days later, the girls’ bodies were discovered with plastic bags over their heads and their hands bound at Rock Island Campground, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The Chelan County Sheriff's Office reported a deputy found the girls lifeless with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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But The Times reported that Depp became more animated when talking about his public battles with his ex-wife Amber Heard, which involved two messy, salacious court fights that focused on her physical abuse allegations and his excessive drinking.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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And yet, no animated film has had quite the staying power as Spirited Away, which seems likely to make the overall list’s top ten and featured on the lists of Bryce Dallas Howard, Molly Ringwald, and John Turturro.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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The handle has a rubbery grip and a single red button to open and expand the canopy.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
27 Nov. 2024
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An art exhibit in San Francisco examines the profound side of these rubbery joy-blobs, from nostalgia to personal reflection to emotional longing.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The advisory was active for Cabarrus and Rowan counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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It's rapidly become one of Europe's most active firms, drawing capital from powerhouses like J. Rothschild Capital Management and MIT, and boasting a portfolio that includes unicorns like $2 billion Mercor and $1.3 billion LinkTree.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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