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
Adam Fox sprung Zibanejad on a rush with a perfect pass through the neutral zone midway through the first, and Zibanejad split a pair of Predators defensemen and lifted the puck over Saros’ pad.
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
April and May are good months to visit as rain begins to lighten up and spring has fully sprung.
—Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Because this was sprung onto us in almost three weeks.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
George’s orange cat, Saskia, had sprung through the window from the garden.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Everyone instantly sprung into action.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The crowd cheered as the trap was sprung.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The wideout collected himself and sprung free for a 45-yard touchdown reception, breaking things open at 24-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
April and May are good months to visit as rain begins to lighten up and spring has fully sprung.
—Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Because this was sprung onto us in almost three weeks.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
George’s orange cat, Saskia, had sprung through the window from the garden.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Everyone instantly sprung into action.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The crowd cheered as the trap was sprung.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The wideout collected himself and sprung free for a 45-yard touchdown reception, breaking things open at 24-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprung
Verb
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gorst smiled shaking Yapp’s hand after the match, but the disappointment on his face was clear while Yapp leapt atop the table to celebrate his major championship.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On an email chain including seven of Stryker’s lawyers, the company’s legal team filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on the records, more than an hour after UC released them to The Enquirer.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Total revenue, which jumped 10% year-on-year in the third quarter on a constant currency basis, is expected to rise by a high single-digit percentage this year, while core earnings per share are forecast to jump by a low double-digit percentage.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The model then jumped onto a blue motorcycle, revved the engine and filled the room with smoke as a pole dancer covered in complete silver body paint began to spin in front of a guest list including photographer Myles Loftin, Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako, and Chxrry.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Five people are safe after the Coast Guard rescued them from a sinking sailboat hundreds of miles off the North Carolina coast Thursday.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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One specific example cited by Grossman showed how BBC Arabic gave greater prominence to Hamas in a BBC News story about a Yazidi woman who was allegedly rescued by Israeli soldiers after being trafficked to Gaza, where she was held captive by a Palestinian member of Hamas.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Several lawsuits and protests have arisen in response, and last month, a court order paused all activity related to the project.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Norman-Lester scored on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter and Calloway hopped over a defender during a 27-yard TD run early in the fourth for a 42-20 lead.—
Bernie Wilson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Florida’s lieutenant governor hopped on the bandwagon Friday, hoping to inject anti-Mamdani sentiment to boost his preferred candidate, Emilio Gonzalez, in the campaign to succeed Suarez as Miami’s mayor.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Sprung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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