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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
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
To appeal to and meet the standards of international tourists, the Global Wellness Institute’s report explains that funding is going toward upgrades and renovations for mineral springs facilities, with approximately 365 new such projects opening worldwide between 2020-2025 and 250 more planned.
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Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Accessibility While a number of rooms and the hot springs are accessible, many of the activities are not well suited for those with limited mobility.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed gently in the center.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
The resort closed after the pandemic and a 2020 fire but has since reopened and been restored, with rates starting around $330 a night for the views and access to the hot springs.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Made out of thermally resistant steel, the core catcher is a safety device that springs into action in the event of an emergency.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.
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Megan McCluskey,
Time,
21 May 2026
The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.
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Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
And while the Los Angeles Dodgers loom over everything, as does the prospect of upcoming labor strife, hope still springs eternal on Opening Day.
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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.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
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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.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
To appeal to and meet the standards of international tourists, the Global Wellness Institute’s report explains that funding is going toward upgrades and renovations for mineral springs facilities, with approximately 365 new such projects opening worldwide between 2020-2025 and 250 more planned.
—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Accessibility While a number of rooms and the hot springs are accessible, many of the activities are not well suited for those with limited mobility.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed gently in the center.
—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
The resort closed after the pandemic and a 2020 fire but has since reopened and been restored, with rates starting around $330 a night for the views and access to the hot springs.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Made out of thermally resistant steel, the core catcher is a safety device that springs into action in the event of an emergency.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Verb
The one who sets the bone-crushing screen that springs the star, then immediately sprints to the rim for the lob, then turns around and blows up the other team’s pick-and-roll on the other end all in one sequence?
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.
—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
21 May 2026
The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.
—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springs
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But these chips steadily improved, year after year, often by huge leaps and bounds.
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Like it or not, some of the biggest leaps in exploration have historically depended on the wealthy patrons willing to fund them.
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Nvidia is aiming to raise at least $20 billion in debt, according to sources with knowledge of the matter, in the chipmaker’s first bond sale since the start of the AI boom.
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Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
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While clouds can block your view of an aurora, the phenomenon itself originates hundreds of miles above normal weather systems.
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Then the price jumps to $25 a month or $20 a month for an annual subscription.
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Known for twisty, psychological thrillers with dark themes, tragedies, time jumps and lightning-fast pacing, Coben's books and shows have captivated audiences for years.
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And having a clear narrative throughline frees the audience to, instead of making logistical sense of each shot, really key into the emotional and dramatic beats of the sequence.
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To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
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With a maximum cruise speed of 126 mph and a 60-mile range, the five-seater is designed for brief hops from airports to urban centers or for short regional travel.
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His long jumps changed to short, high hops.
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Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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