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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
Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The front independent suspension uses coil springs and damper struts, with a four-link, coil-spring system at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
So Harrison, with FaceTime on, springs into action.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Every winter, around 800 manatees seek refuge in the warm waters of Crystal River's Kings Bay and its 70 natural springs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The cooler springs sit around 20 °C and are said to help digestion; the hot ones over 70 °C are claimed to clean liver and pancreas.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But optimism springs eternal the first week of September.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Earlier springs and later frosts are extending mosquito season, and warmer temperatures are making mosquitoes reproduce faster.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The front independent suspension uses coil springs and damper struts, with a four-link, coil-spring system at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
So Harrison, with FaceTime on, springs into action.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Every winter, around 800 manatees seek refuge in the warm waters of Crystal River's Kings Bay and its 70 natural springs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The cooler springs sit around 20 °C and are said to help digestion; the hot ones over 70 °C are claimed to clean liver and pancreas.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But optimism springs eternal the first week of September.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Earlier springs and later frosts are extending mosquito season, and warmer temperatures are making mosquitoes reproduce faster.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their audition process included multiple leaps, turns, and kicks.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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And more than 60 million Americans rely on drinking water from rivers and aquifers whose sources are within national forests.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The #Eagles’ trade for Tank Bigsby is in part due to a need for another kick returner, sources say.—
Matt Wadleigh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This phrase originates from drag culture where performers' wigs are sometimes removed to represent amusement or shock.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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After undergoing testing, scans and a biopsy, Barbery was diagnosed with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that originates in the nasal cavity.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At each new hour, the numeral jumps into place.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Oklahoma jumps after a comfortable win against Michigan.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Think beyond consumer transactions, including supplier payments, gig payouts, and payroll, anywhere cash efficiency frees up capital.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The move frees up just over $1 million in cap space for the Patriots.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This unique brew combines dark roasted notes with classic piney hops and a tropical finish, highlighting the category's dynamic evolution.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In addition to their selection of hops, the brewery also serves food.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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If this is an organization that is trying to be taken more seriously, then accountability starts with the front office itself — not with a player saying what everyone around the league is already thinking.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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