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or sprung
1
as in arose
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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2
as in leaped
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse
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3
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 sprang
In an interview with Vogue at the time, Dobrev revealed that White had sprung the proposal on her by creating a fake invite to an industry event.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Marvel Tōkon goes a step further, often appearing like a sketchbook sprung to life as background environments and even the characters themselves fade from pencil shades to full virtual ink throughout the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
A couple missed blocks from the tight ends could have sprung longer runs.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Fields and the Jets would respond, as Wilson sprung free and was open 33 yards from the line of scrimmage for his first touchdown of the season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The offense remained ice cold, despite being gifted a run, and the bullpen sprung a couple of leaks.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
In the test performed for CNN, the flames sprung back up in just moments.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Readers have sprung to action, sharing contacts at the Ban Chiang National Museum and of family in Thailand willing to help.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
This all sprung out of one particular part of the human population and is wrapped up in the details of human history—things such as the invention of the steam engine and the rise of capitalism.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Marvel Tōkon goes a step further, often appearing like a sketchbook sprung to life as background environments and even the characters themselves fade from pencil shades to full virtual ink throughout the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
A couple missed blocks from the tight ends could have sprung longer runs.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Fields and the Jets would respond, as Wilson sprung free and was open 33 yards from the line of scrimmage for his first touchdown of the season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The offense remained ice cold, despite being gifted a run, and the bullpen sprung a couple of leaks.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
In the test performed for CNN, the flames sprung back up in just moments.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Readers have sprung to action, sharing contacts at the Ban Chiang National Museum and of family in Thailand willing to help.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
This all sprung out of one particular part of the human population and is wrapped up in the details of human history—things such as the invention of the steam engine and the rise of capitalism.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprang
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That's largely because of a 2010 court ruling that arose after Tiffany sued eBay over counterfeit products on the platform.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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My book also reveals the tensions and clashes that arose as Koreans pursued their diverse goals for liberation.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Will Ferrell, who in 2003 successfully leaped from SNL to the big screen with the Todd Phillips hit Old School, was a catalyst for the golden decade of big comedies that followed.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mohamed Salah leapt for joy in front of the elated away supporters before being mobbed by his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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There was swift reaction to the suspension of Kimmel's show, including from former President Barack Obama and legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman, as well as others who criticized the decision as an attack on free speech.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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There was no immediate comment from Kimmel.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Lost Bus tells the harrowing true story of a school bus driver, Kevein McKay (McConaughey), and a dedicated teacher, Mary Ludwig (Ferrera), who heroically rescued 22 children from a deadly California wildfire.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The father was later rescued and taken to Barstow Community Hospital, where he was treated and released.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The series appeared to be headed for a sweep in the acting categories when Britt Lower pulled an upset early in the ceremony by taking the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series over Matlock nominee Kathy Bates.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s assault on Gaza City appeared to be accelerating, with the military issuing evacuation orders for several towers in Gaza City within just a few hours Sunday morning.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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However those who saw rates remaining the same jumped to 7 members, indicating a more hawkish position for the Fed and raising the ire of the current administration.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Intel shares jumped 33% to around $33 a share in premarket trading following news of the deal.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some argue the practice is riding on the coattails of Canada’s historical ties to countries such as the Netherlands, which was liberated by Canadian troops during World War II and where Canadians are particularly appreciated.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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If a young Parisienne in the nineteen-twenties could feel liberated by the loose tailoring and comfortable fabrics of Coco Chanel’s new suits, Birkin’s generation wanted something even less restrictive.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Sprang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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