1
as in starting
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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2
as in leaping
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse
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as in freeing
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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Recent Examples of springing
Spring is springing, April Fools' Day is coming as March starts Apriling, and Cincinnati has jokes.
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Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Mar. 2026
With Colorado on its fourth power play a short time later, Brock Faber’s hard shot from behind his own net caused a Colorado turnover in the neutral zone, springing Sturm on a shorthanded breakaway and giving the visitors the lead.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, with clocks springing forward.
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Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
7 Mar. 2026
No springing forward; no falling back.
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Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Mar. 2026
With Colorado on its fourth power play a short time later, Brock Faber’s hard shot from behind his own net caused a Colorado turnover in the neutral zone, springing Sturm on a shorthanded breakaway and giving the visitors the lead.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, with clocks springing forward.
—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
7 Mar. 2026
No springing forward; no falling back.
—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springing
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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Advertisement Defender Alex Freeman’s insurance goal in the 43rd minute wasn’t just notable for the athleticism Freeman displayed on a leaping header.
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Dial it over to Sport mode, and the VLE is properly perky, leaping forward with just a modest flex of your right ankle.
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That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.
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The latter of those two strikeouts was followed by audible boos originating from the stands behind the Braves dugout.
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The auto-pay benefit will apply broadly to borrowers in repayment with federal loans originating after July 1, 2012.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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Nonprofit Kiss the Ground's latest survey reveals significant growth in regenerative agriculture awareness, jumping from 7% to 13% in a year, with one in four Americans now familiar with the term.
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Listen to the Obama playlists Barack Obama is known for releasing his songs of the summer playlist each year, and his end-of-year favorites in books, movies and music.
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The news comes as the series heads into its final two episodes of season one, with the finale releasing on July 3.
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Rawlins says residents are beginning to understand just how important these mitigation efforts are.
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Humphrey said his older son, Sean Humphrey, struggled with opioid addiction beginning in his early teenage years.
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For some, that meant hopping on a plane to get here.
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Many are hopping off the plane and looking for Kansas City barbecue, and others are staying in hotels nearby.
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“Springing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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