spring on
verb
sprang on or sprung on; sprung on; springing on; springs on
: to surprise (someone) with (something, such as a request or announcement)
You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just springing it on them suddenly.
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Chicago sees wettest start to spring on record The Windy City kicked off spring with record-breaking rainfall, according to CBS News.
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Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The last few summers had burned like tinder, and the grass was fried, our springs on the outs.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
To preserve the pitches for Spain, Baylor’s players trained this spring on artificial turf, a sacrifice Green said seniors accepted without complaint.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The last few summers had burned like tinder, and the grass was fried, our springs on the outs.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
To preserve the pitches for Spain, Baylor’s players trained this spring on artificial turf, a sacrifice Green said seniors accepted without complaint.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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