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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the springs of this time-honored tradition run too deep to allow for easy explanation
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as in originates
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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as in frees
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 springs
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Visitors have ample opportunities to cool down in the park's natural springs, streams, and lakes.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Bake cake until top is golden and springs back when gently pressed, 28–30 minutes.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
When other garden plants may wilt in the summer heat, lantana springs into action.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Seventeen minutes in and Colombia has its best shot as Córdoba springs the counter and runs through from the right and shoots to the far post, but Diogo Costa dives low to deflect it out to the corner.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Was this simply a sinkhole in a cemetery dating to 1854 that is in an area with underground springs, suffers from an aging drainage system and is riddled with woodchuck tunnels?
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.
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Megan McCluskey,
Time,
21 May 2026
The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.
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Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
And while the Los Angeles Dodgers loom over everything, as does the prospect of upcoming labor strife, hope still springs eternal on Opening Day.
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D.j. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Visitors have ample opportunities to cool down in the park's natural springs, streams, and lakes.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Bake cake until top is golden and springs back when gently pressed, 28–30 minutes.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
When other garden plants may wilt in the summer heat, lantana springs into action.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Seventeen minutes in and Colombia has its best shot as Córdoba springs the counter and runs through from the right and shoots to the far post, but Diogo Costa dives low to deflect it out to the corner.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Was this simply a sinkhole in a cemetery dating to 1854 that is in an area with underground springs, suffers from an aging drainage system and is riddled with woodchuck tunnels?
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
The one who sets the bone-crushing screen that springs the star, then immediately sprints to the rim for the lob, then turns around and blows up the other team’s pick-and-roll on the other end all in one sequence?
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.
—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
21 May 2026
The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.
—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
From the word, springs the deed.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
And while the Los Angeles Dodgers loom over everything, as does the prospect of upcoming labor strife, hope still springs eternal on Opening Day.
—
D.j. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springs
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The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
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For somebody who’s 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds, progress will be measured with baby steps more than giant leaps.
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The budget is also expected to include additional funding for Fair Fares and NYC Kids RISE, a college savings plan program, sources told The News.
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Late last week, it was reported that Mangione had been in talks with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal, but that had fallen aside, sources familiar with the matter said.
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This shower, which originates from the debris of Comet 96P/Machholz, typically produces about 25 meteors per hour.
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The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates.
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Tandem jumps are skydiving experiences in which two people, often an instructor and a novice jumper, are attached together for the descent.
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After factoring in room and board and books, the cost jumps to $66,500.
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Few things help beat the heat more than a strapless neckline, which frees up your underarms from being trapped in a hot T-shirt.
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The proclamation frees up additional state resources and personnel for response and recovery operations and can facilitate requests for state and federal disaster relief.
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The Grayton Beer Company started with two classic brews, an IPA and a Pale Ale, and vacationers and locals alike instantly fell head over hops.
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With a maximum cruise speed of 126 mph and a 60-mile range, the five-seater is designed for brief hops from airports to urban centers or for short regional travel.
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Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
Verb
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The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.
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Porro starts at right back, with Marcos Llorente dropping to the bench.
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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