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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
Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Unlike mat Pilates, which utilizes an exercise mat as its base, Club Pilates teaches reformer Pilates which uses a specialized machine made up of a sliding carriage, springs, pulleys, a headrest and foot bar.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s no bad time of year to visit Florida’s springs, but fall is a particularly good one—and Ginnie Springs is one of the state’s most stunning.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
There are no pesky springs or heavy metal frames to pull out.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The futon mattress is comfortable and has a nice weight distribution thanks to the pocket springs wrapped in polyester fiber.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm’s stock ranges from Beautyrest mattresses with pocketed coil springs to Tempur-Pedic’s Tempur-Breeze cooling mattresses to Tulo’s memory foam beds in a box.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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
My research has taught me that Florida’s springs vary based on location and local circumstances.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Unlike mat Pilates, which utilizes an exercise mat as its base, Club Pilates teaches reformer Pilates which uses a specialized machine made up of a sliding carriage, springs, pulleys, a headrest and foot bar.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s no bad time of year to visit Florida’s springs, but fall is a particularly good one—and Ginnie Springs is one of the state’s most stunning.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
There are no pesky springs or heavy metal frames to pull out.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The futon mattress is comfortable and has a nice weight distribution thanks to the pocket springs wrapped in polyester fiber.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm’s stock ranges from Beautyrest mattresses with pocketed coil springs to Tempur-Pedic’s Tempur-Breeze cooling mattresses to Tulo’s memory foam beds in a box.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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While Nashville has grown by leaps and bounds, so have its smaller surrounding cities, as people flock to the suburbs, eager to enjoy small-town charm while staying close to the conveniences of a major metro.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Witty Nashville upstart Megan Moroney and neo-neo-soul belter Olivia Dean also released their first albums in 2023 but had large leaps into the public consciousness during the September-to-August nomination period.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Obviously, Quillan isn’t staying, but my understanding from talking to sources is Treliving continues to consider his options in terms of bringing in another forward.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, CEOs can find signals that point to a weakening employment from private data sources.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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The sticker originates from a Williams fan, who got her question answered by the drivers in a video on Instagram.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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That’s where the film originates — from that intergenerational dialogue between our generation and the generation of women born in the 1960s.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Finck, who started skydiving in 2020, now has hundreds of dives, jumps, and wingsuit flights under his belt.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This novel approach frees up internal space, allowing for a higher concentration of active cathode materials — nickel, cobalt, and aluminum — within the same battery volume.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, Dash argues that backing for-profit companies can still be an engine for societal change, such as his investment in the health tech company Abridge, which frees up doctors’ time by eliminating menial tasks.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While shorter hops were more likely, longer jumps also occurred.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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New Grist is made with sorghum, malted millet, rice, hops, water and gluten-free yeast.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 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
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Now on sale for less than $20, these pumpkin cradles are a simple but genius gardening hack that lifts squashes off the ground to prevent moisture build-up that can cause rot.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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