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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
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
Yellowstone National Park Named after the nearby springs, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is a favorite among visitors for its prime location and art moderne architecture that dates back to 1936; both traditional rooms and cabins are available.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Shannon Heupel, Montgomery Advertiser Arkansas Hot Springs Hot Springs is known for its natural thermal springs, which produce more than a million gallons of hot water daily and have drawn visitors for centuries.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Standard Q7s will ride on steel springs or can option the adaptive air suspension that’s standard on the SQ7—this gets an optional third mode that lowers the car by more than an inch (30 mm).
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Both players have had strong springs and have been targeted heavily.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Yellowstone National Park Named after the nearby springs, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is a favorite among visitors for its prime location and art moderne architecture that dates back to 1936; both traditional rooms and cabins are available.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Shannon Heupel, Montgomery Advertiser Arkansas Hot Springs Hot Springs is known for its natural thermal springs, which produce more than a million gallons of hot water daily and have drawn visitors for centuries.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Standard Q7s will ride on steel springs or can option the adaptive air suspension that’s standard on the SQ7—this gets an optional third mode that lowers the car by more than an inch (30 mm).
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Both players have had strong springs and have been targeted heavily.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Verb
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.
—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
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springs
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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.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But the talent of American players has grown by leaps and bounds, with the current generation of players featuring on soccer’s highest stages more often than ever.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In addition to its own facility, the company has partnered with a group of garment manufacturers and mills in the region to create localized sources for everything from fabric to finishing while helping to satisfy its customers’ demands.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Some have also raised pointed questions about whether BPC-157 originates in the human body at all.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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But there is also the possibility that the neutrino originates from a diffuse flux produced by a population of extreme accelerators, such as blazars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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As signaled by the season 2 finale, The Last of Us season 3 jumps back in time a few days to the arrival of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) in Seattle while on the hunt for Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), the woman who killed Joel (Pedro Pascal).—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Kerim Alajbegovic will likely start on the left, and the 18-year-old jumps off the screen.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Yes, Tani Oluwaseyi brings the ability to do the pressing and hard running that frees up David to be his creative self.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Moving Colton frees up $4 million of cap space for the 2026-27 season for the Avalanche.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
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His long jumps changed to short, high hops.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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Moeller noted tests performed by turf manufacturers have yielded truer hops with larger pieces of cork.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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The simulations also tracked how matter moves through stellar cradles.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Guests also love the daily tradition that starts by the fireplace in the main lobby, processes to a ceremonial firing of a replica 19th-century cannon on the edge of Mobile Bay, and finishes with light bites back at the hotel.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Potassium uptake actually starts about 2 weeks before the first flowers are visible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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