1
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
Victor sprung into action, knocking the gun away and tackling his father.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
She was sprung, looking no worse for wear, after posting $5,000 bond.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Saquon Barkley sprung loose around the edge for a big gain.
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Zach Berman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin sprung off the mound, fielded a Kody Clemens comebacker with his bare hand, spun and fired to first for the out in the fourth inning Thursday against the Minnesota Twins.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
But the massive outpouring of public grief following Jackson’s death set those allegations aside for many people, and Branca and McClain quickly sprung into action to rescue the estate from impending bankruptcy.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
At least one more student sprung free.
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Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
She was sprung, looking no worse for wear, after posting $5,000 bond.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Saquon Barkley sprung loose around the edge for a big gain.
—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin sprung off the mound, fielded a Kody Clemens comebacker with his bare hand, spun and fired to first for the out in the fourth inning Thursday against the Minnesota Twins.
—
Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
But the massive outpouring of public grief following Jackson’s death set those allegations aside for many people, and Branca and McClain quickly sprung into action to rescue the estate from impending bankruptcy.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
At least one more student sprung free.
—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
PooCrave sprung to life five years later, and with its PopCrave-esque logo tweets out PopCrave-esque announcements that are patently false.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprung
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Wilde’s 2022 psychological thriller, headlined by Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, descended into tabloid chaos amid rampant speculation over an apparent feud between Pugh and Wilde, plus the romance between Wilde and Styles that allegedly originated during production.
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The Scots have also been spotted topping statues of prominent figures with orange traffic cones -- a tradition that, according to BBC, originated in Glasgow in the '80s when a cone was placed atop the head of the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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Notably, no players publicly leapt to Bielsa’s defence after the Copa America, with former captain Godin stating that Suarez had tried to address the issues internally.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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Indiana forward Myisha Hines-Allen jumped into the scrum.
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Now, in an Emerson College poll that asked the same question, pessimism had jumped 26 points, to 41%, while optimism had ticked down to 42% − overall, a positive edge of a single point.
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Those who have been rescued were receiving medical treatment a local health clinics, Duque said.
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The final four boys and their coach were safely rescued from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in the Chiang Rai province of northern Thailand.
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Concerns about vessels in the estuary resurfaced Monday after people associated with the aquatic center complained about them blocking the waterway and other issues that have arisen.
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Disputes that have already arisen aren’t just about how federal funds should be distributed.
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The Queen of Cheese 007 hopped on the plane with her outfit, while Janssen barely managed to fit his costume in his suitcase.
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Goodall had toiled 23 years as a janitor in a Terre Haute, Indiana, middle school when the 55-year old hopped a flight for the first time in his life, and took the AGT stage in Los Angeles.
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