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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3
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
Here’s who kept hope springing eternal this week in late night.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Last week, Grande was grabbed by a man in Singapore who jumped over the barricades onto the carpet — with Erivo springing into action to push the man off her co-star.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025
In 2023, federal lawmakers introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, meaning no more springing forward or falling back.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
But that hidden virus is capable of springing back into action.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Last week, Grande was grabbed by a man in Singapore who jumped over the barricades onto the carpet — with Erivo springing into action to push the man off her co-star.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025
In 2023, federal lawmakers introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, meaning no more springing forward or falling back.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
But that hidden virus is capable of springing back into action.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springing
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The storm that meteorologists say could rival the damage of a major hurricane is expected to bring snow, ice and frigid temperatures from New Mexico to New England starting Friday.—
John Raby,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bottom line For the first time since starting our Capital One position last March, the company missed earnings estimates.—
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CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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At the time of the attack, the children were leaping into the water off a 20-foot rock in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ambitious Mars is leaping into your 11th House of Groups, urging you to immerse yourself in friendly groups.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Broadway production will also include a partnership with the Innocence Project, the organization dedicated to freeing the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system (and the same group that helped secure Yarris’ exoneration).—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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These nifty carry-on attachments slide onto the handle of your luggage, freeing up your hands.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Earlier attempts to develop a commercial market for pecans based on growing trees from seeds had been unsuccessful, as trees originating from seeds have a long lag period until maturation and production of nuts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ilocos empanadas, originating from the northern Philippine province Ilocos Norte, have suddenly taken the internet by storm.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The male has binoculars scanning the sea, while the female guard is in action, as if jumping off of a tower, fins and buoy in hand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Big Dog is jumping up and down excitedly behind Orion, who is trying to deal with Taurus the Bull, who is charging down on him from his other side.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The company has said releasing certain information publicly would compromise its business.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, quickly after releasing these updates — which are intended to keep core system services functioning on devices that no longer receive major iOS releases — Apple stopped signing them.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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After a major storm blankets Connecticut with more than a foot of snow beginning Sunday, arctic air will create dangerously cold conditions that poses health and safety risks to anyone exposed to the bitter cold.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Read more Now that opening-day speeches and start-of-session ceremonies are out of the way, the Colorado legislature’s work is beginning to spin up in earnest.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Springing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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