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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
Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
This is especially true if the springs were replaced with the struts.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Over two winters, the scientists monitored a group of female macaques, comparing those that regularly bathed in the hot springs with the ones that did not.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
The springs that motivate humankind to assume parenthood are deep and abiding.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The hot springs retreat includes a 21-and-over area and a family zone, along with barrel saunas, fire pits, a café, and private cabanas.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If your bench cushion sits on webbing or springs, worn support underneath can contribute to sagging even if the cushion itself is in good condition.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The table springs into action to defend him and go after Michael (a wart with eyes), first with Johnny dragging him for using the fact that someone was forced into the closet against them.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
The city was founded in the late 19th century and is located in an area known for its mineral springs.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
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
In each election cycle, hope springs eternal for Texas Democrats and the labor movement that once wielded real power in Lone Star politics.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
This is especially true if the springs were replaced with the struts.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Over two winters, the scientists monitored a group of female macaques, comparing those that regularly bathed in the hot springs with the ones that did not.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
The springs that motivate humankind to assume parenthood are deep and abiding.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The hot springs retreat includes a 21-and-over area and a family zone, along with barrel saunas, fire pits, a café, and private cabanas.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If your bench cushion sits on webbing or springs, worn support underneath can contribute to sagging even if the cushion itself is in good condition.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The table springs into action to defend him and go after Michael (a wart with eyes), first with Johnny dragging him for using the fact that someone was forced into the closet against them.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
The city was founded in the late 19th century and is located in an area known for its mineral springs.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
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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Still, Egorov said that BASE jumpers still take leaps inside the park.—
Outside,
Outside,
31 Jan. 2026
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The event was livestreamed on Netflix with a 10-second delay so the public could follow closely his daring leaps and no-hands holds.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Former cable news anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday night, his attorney and multiple sources with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday.—
Lilia Luciano,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to multiple sources familiar with the deal, who asked not to be named to protect relationships, a small fee was ultimately paid to City to formally appoint Taylor in August, a month before the contract expired.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The name originates from the howling of wolves during the frigid January nights, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Everything originates from the song and its creator.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Becoming a master of quadruple jumps that no one else can land, rising with all the ease of a young Michael Jordan—before landing on a pair of butcher knives, on ice.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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The vehicle then stops and a federal officer jumps out of the backseat before tackling Pretti.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Satisfying those needs frees the mind up for other work.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jones added that their intermittent hops weren’t simply impressive displays of talent.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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A lot of farmers are growing hops, hoping to make Vermont for beer what the Napa Valley is for wine.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Married couples shared a bed, and one of their younger children might sleep with them, though infants had cradles.—
Bobbi Sutherland,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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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, many longevity offerings have come at a hefty cost, such as Attia’s Biograph clinic, which starts at around $7,500 per year.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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Left rudderless without her charismatic best friend, Minnie starts to form a complicated friendship with Callie’s mother.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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