1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
walks with a springy step
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Recent Examples of springy
But Martin truly shone with the ball in his hand, coaches said, zipping downfield with a springy first step.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Hoka Mach 6 Make getting from point A to point B comfortable, springy, and stylish with these Hoka sneakers.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
At the top of her career, she became known for those springy, bright blonde curls styled with a deep side-part.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Cakes should be evenly colored and springy when pressed with a finger.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Hoka Mach 6 Make getting from point A to point B comfortable, springy, and stylish with these Hoka sneakers.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
At the top of her career, she became known for those springy, bright blonde curls styled with a deep side-part.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Cakes should be evenly colored and springy when pressed with a finger.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springy
Adjective
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chabada For a livelier scene, head to the main drag along Platja de l’Arenal to find Chabada.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the thin, stretch material is lightweight enough to layer under a helmet if needed.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Whether that’s stand in the pocket, whether that’s run, whether that’s scramble, whether that’s hand the ball off 30 times and be energetic about it.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The show channels a certain energetic, zany sense of humor viewers could recognize from their own adolescent friendships and antics, culminating in a five-season run and a 2021–2023 revival on Paramount+.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Thousands had set up makeshift homes made of little more than cloth, asbestos, and plastic sheets.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The show's only limit is its imagination, as fans have already seen Captain Pike and his crew delight in musical and animated episodes.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Water bottles can develop a stubborn mold problem, especially in those rubbery lids and straws.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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The shrimp also brought real flavor to the table—often, frozen shrimp can be rubbery and flavorless, but these were juicy and sweet.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Dec. 2025
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Highly active world Enceladus is a highly active world, with a global, salty sub-surface ocean, believed to be the source of its heat.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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