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as in originated
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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as in released
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 sprung
PooCrave sprung to life five years later, and with its PopCrave-esque logo tweets out PopCrave-esque announcements that are patently false.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
While spring has sprung here in the South and yards are full of green and color, there is still plenty of time and plenty to do to prepare gardens and yards before planting.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Anderson had just exited the penalty box and was sprung at the blue line.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Spring has officially sprung, which means your outdoor space is calling for a little refresh.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Other recent polls measured a similar drop led by negative views on the economy and the ongoing war that sprung a widening conflict in the Middle East.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s the real reason why Oracle stock has sprung back to life.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung in Clear Creek County, where popular Guanella Pass Road will open to motorists on Thursday, April 16, the earliest opening date for the road since it was paved in 2016, said county public information officer Megan Hiler-Wilson.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The dam had been thwarted by persistent drought, then sprung leaks.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
While spring has sprung here in the South and yards are full of green and color, there is still plenty of time and plenty to do to prepare gardens and yards before planting.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Anderson had just exited the penalty box and was sprung at the blue line.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Spring has officially sprung, which means your outdoor space is calling for a little refresh.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Other recent polls measured a similar drop led by negative views on the economy and the ongoing war that sprung a widening conflict in the Middle East.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s the real reason why Oracle stock has sprung back to life.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung in Clear Creek County, where popular Guanella Pass Road will open to motorists on Thursday, April 16, the earliest opening date for the road since it was paved in 2016, said county public information officer Megan Hiler-Wilson.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The dam had been thwarted by persistent drought, then sprung leaks.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprung
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Boys’ Love, also known as BL, is a genre of male romantic stories that originated in Japan and expanded across Asia over the past two decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to the royal family's website, the lace was appliquéd using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Smart leapt for a jaw-dropping block against 6-foot-8 Tari Eason and drew three charges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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And a study from ICE Mortgage Technology found that insurance premiums leaped 70% in the six-year period between 2019 and 2025.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Harriet was thirty-eight when her mother was released, in 2019.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, police said.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Charlotte pitcher Shane Smith, who started opening day for the Sox, suffered a right rotator cuff strain.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The defensive spark plug somehow jumped higher than any Nuggets forward did for a rebound in Minneapolis last Thursday night, chest-thumping the glass at the top of his leap.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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One person hopped over a fence and jumped into the bay, where police later detained them, Beere said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Targeted again almost immediately, Shuji is rescued by detective Soma Ryosuke (Takahashi Issey), who turns to former television journalist Yarimizu Nanao (Saitoh Takumi) for help sheltering him.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters rescued one adult and two children from the home.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Though no other trademark concerns have arisen, Sando is committed to protecting Bean Club and pursuing action when necessary.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Media investigations found the strike was likely launched by the United States, and questions have arisen of whether the military's AI programs were involved.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Karissa Waddick King Charles and Queen Camilla hopped off the plane at Joint Base Andrews Monday to party in the USA.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The governor also brought his dog, Gia, who hopped off her chair and wandered under the bill-signing table to investigate the newcomers.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sprung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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