SPRINGS Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of springs

plural of spring

as in leaps

an act of leaping into the air the deer gave a sudden spring and disappeared into the woods

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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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springs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spring

as in originates

to come into existence when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally

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as in jumps

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse

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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

Noun

If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 The only British movie that springs to mind is Val Guest’s The Day the Earth Caught Fire — and now there’s Boyle’s Ink. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 But for now, hope springs eternal that movies of all sizes and origins continue filling seats in even the months with the highest box office expectation. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Torsional springs at the joints provide passive stiffness and naturally return the fingers toward a closed position, reducing the amount of active control and power required to hold a branch. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Some thirty thousand tourists visited annually to soak in the mountain’s mineral springs and sip from a geyser of warm fizzy water. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 The front suspension is independent, with double wishbones and forged aluminum control arms paired with coil-over springs. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 That proverb, attributed to everyone from Yogi Berra to a Danish Nobel laureate, springs to mind whenever someone asks me about an upcoming NFL season. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 25 Aug. 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? — 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. — 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

Noun

While renewable power can continue to expand, the energy sector is on the verge of leaps in cleaner, next-gen nuclear power and geothermal energy.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
The consensus view is reflected in the title of this episode, which is that these big, transformative leaps in technology wind up reflecting the best and worst of humanity.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of leaps

Noun

Club sources, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, say his influence has grown in the aftermath of those departures.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Production outside the Middle East ramped up Another significant adjustment during the Iran war was the ramp-up in oil production from unexpected sources.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sources

Verb

This two-part Millennium Prize Problem originates in particle physics.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Indian American groups and Democrats said that the poster discriminated against members of the Sikh religion, which originates in South Asia.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of originates

Verb

That frees you to focus on the decisions that actually require judgment.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
On paper, this sounds great, as being untethered from the restraints and stifling confines of physical cords frees you up to live a more fulfilled digital life.

— William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of frees

Noun

Brewers were developing new techniques to extract as much flavor and aroma as possible from the hops.

— Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Other reds include the Flanders red, a sour Belgian style (and a personal favorite of mine) and imperial or double red ales, which tend to mix high malt flavors with big hops.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hops

Noun

Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of cradles

Verb

Three steps to nuclear power The development path starts with conventional propulsion.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
An exchange needs on-premise deployment inside its own perimeter; a broker is often better served by a hybrid model; and a family office or bank starts from regulatory requirements that differ case by case.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026