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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
Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Joe springs into action to help, but Zoë is skeptical, believing the explosion isn't worth investigating.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
There are 21 natural springs in town—go on a spring water tasting tour.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Once finished, the costume springs to life.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
That suspension relies on a pair of springs with two different rates.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Learn more about Kentucky's early history at the park museum, and see active salt springs and the bison herd.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 10 to 11 minutes.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
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
An exhilarating dive can be had at Champagne Reef in Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve, where the underwater volcanic thermal springs attracts parrotfish, octopus, seahorses and turtles.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Joe springs into action to help, but Zoë is skeptical, believing the explosion isn't worth investigating.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
There are 21 natural springs in town—go on a spring water tasting tour.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Once finished, the costume springs to life.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
That suspension relies on a pair of springs with two different rates.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Learn more about Kentucky's early history at the park museum, and see active salt springs and the bison herd.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 10 to 11 minutes.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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The country had made dramatic leaps in health-system capacity and life expectancy with the help of a mixture of projects.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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As global demand for cleaner and more efficient energy sources intensifies, solar power remains one of the most promising solutions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The development originates from CIC biomaGUNE, in collaboration with partners at BCMaterials and CIC EnergiGUN.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Right-wing figures have fixated on how Mamdani eats rice with his fingers, which is how it's traditionally eaten where his family originates in India.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s a close call when Dick opens the cargo door and nearly jumps out of the plane, but Leroy stops him just in time.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The story jumps back and forth through time and across continents, but Raja’s sensitive and ultimately optimistic point of view is a gripping anchor.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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You could be pulled toward someone who feels familiar on a soul level, or experience closure that finally frees your heart.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This collaboration is with FIFA rather than individual soccer federations, which frees up Adidas to represent Argentina, Mexico, Portugal and France — only two of which are actually signed with the German brand — through this quartet of Sambas.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Griffin’s hops are considerable.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Happy Eternal Hoptimist coffee channels the spirit of hops with a bright, unexpected flavor profile.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the photos, Travis can be seen down on one knee as Swift cradles his face in the sweet moment.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, looking deep into these swirling cradles of planet formation has always been tricky.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The home’s spa-like wellness wing, which includes a gym, sauna, contrast therapy, and massage room, was a major selling point for a guy whose day starts only after a cold plunge, weightlifting, and cardio.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The magnifying glass is on every team, who starts to fold now that the stakes are higher?—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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