SPRUNG Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

sprung

verb

Definition of sprung

past participle of spring

as in originated

to come into existence when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally

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as in leaped

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse

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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 Ricketts sprung second-half sub Omar Yehya to the end line, and Yehya rewarded Moshobane for all his work by finding him in the box. — Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026 The discovery of Iron Ore in Minnesota sprung mining towns during his missionary efforts in the region. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 Hope sprung eternal not on opening night but on July 1, when every fan could believe their GM was preparing to make a splash. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026 All this sprung to mind on Friday, against a Cape Verde side that were dogged, well-organised and capable of scoring spectacular goals. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026 As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Victor sprung into action, knocking the gun away and tackling his father. — 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprung

Verb

The Canadian broadcaster, which originated the breakout gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry also on HBO Max, has deals with Celeste Parr’s Punctuation Media and Lionsgate.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
The actor will step into the role of streetwise private investigator Jim Rockford, a role originated by the late actor James Garner, for the reboot of the classic TV series, The Rockford Files.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of originated

Verb

In a blistering statement released after Wednesday’s vote, the mayor’s office blasted the commission and longtime Chair Robb Pitts, who recently lost his reelection bid to former Commissioner Mo Ivory.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of released

Verb

Lanageliers started the game at catcher and hit third in the lineup while the American League won a largely uneventful affair, 4-0, at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
What started as a campaign to diminish Iran’s nuclear capabilities and weaken its global terror networks has morphed into a dispute over control of one of the world’s most important trade routes.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of started

Verb

Jacy Jayne Before the match started, Fatal Influence jumped Tiffany Stratton, but Brie Bella hit the ring and made the save.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Oil prices have jumped as fighting has intensified in recent days, and more war would deliver another shock to global markets.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of jumped

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The issue has arisen again at this World Cup because two of the top teams and three of the leading referees happen to be Argentinian and English.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Other societal tensions have already arisen around South Korean chipmakers’ burgeoning profits from the AI boom.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026