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as in sources
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 originates
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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as in frees
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 springs
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Atlanta Braves may have gotten off to a rocky start this year, what with so many key players sidelined with injuries until later in the season, but hope springs eternal.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Snorkel in Natural Springs While Florida has many natural springs, which are beautiful pools with clear water, Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest is a popular attraction.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
When a little Luma crashes Peach’s birthday celebration seeking help for his mama Rosalina, the whole team springs into action.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Once Lori enters Julian’s home, the film springs to life.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
This landscape is the quintessential Ozarks, with rolling hills and karst topography that forms caves, sinkholes, and springs in the bedrock.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Shortstop is her natural position, but it was filled during the past few springs by current Texas freshman MaTaia Lawson.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
When a little Luma crashes Peach’s birthday celebration seeking help for his mama Rosalina, the whole team springs into action.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Virgil van Dijk is the center-back who springs to mind when discussing Liverpool’s achievements in the modern era.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Harper, an archeologist, said the area has an unusually high water table and is riddled with natural springs.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Atlanta Braves may have gotten off to a rocky start this year, what with so many key players sidelined with injuries until later in the season, but hope springs eternal.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Snorkel in Natural Springs While Florida has many natural springs, which are beautiful pools with clear water, Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest is a popular attraction.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
When a little Luma crashes Peach’s birthday celebration seeking help for his mama Rosalina, the whole team springs into action.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Once Lori enters Julian’s home, the film springs to life.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
This landscape is the quintessential Ozarks, with rolling hills and karst topography that forms caves, sinkholes, and springs in the bedrock.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Shortstop is her natural position, but it was filled during the past few springs by current Texas freshman MaTaia Lawson.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
When a little Luma crashes Peach’s birthday celebration seeking help for his mama Rosalina, the whole team springs into action.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
And while the Los Angeles Dodgers loom over everything, as does the prospect of upcoming labor strife, hope still springs eternal on Opening Day.
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Virgil van Dijk is the center-back who springs to mind when discussing Liverpool’s achievements in the modern era.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springs
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Her 3-point shooting has jumped leaps and bounds from the early part of her college career.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Many of them relied on courageous individuals who have taken leaps of faith and shared information, sometimes at real personal risk.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sources described this as a discussion about how to launch direct talks.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The couple's adult children from previous relationships are meeting this weekend, sources told TMZ.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is a constant problem for Hill in trying to manage tone in a movie that jumps from light to dark on a dime, and repeats the pattern constantly.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The book took place 15 years after the end of The Handmaid’s Tale, but the series only jumps ahead four years.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pair enrolled in online classes at Dakota County Technical College through the state’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, which frees up their schedules during the typical school day.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Passing them along not only frees up space but also helps someone who is setting up a new home get started with the essentials.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Caminero’s sprint included several mid-stride hops and fist pumps and exhortations to the crowd.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The league, composed mostly of former college players, starts each session with a draft to keep the teams even.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Those big tires with big sidewalls soak up a lot of the road chatter before the suspension even starts suspending.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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