1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
walks with a springy step
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Recent Examples of springy
Knead the dough until smooth and springy, about five minutes.
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Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
Shilpa loves cake, so what better time to introduce her incredibly springy, tender, and flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake recipe!
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
While most Dutch ovens are either round or oval, this unique one is shaped like a flower, which gives it a fresh, springy flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
The counter: The springy lineman led the Aggies with 39 pressures last season and then wowed at the combine with a 4.59 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical jump.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
Shilpa loves cake, so what better time to introduce her incredibly springy, tender, and flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake recipe!
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
While most Dutch ovens are either round or oval, this unique one is shaped like a flower, which gives it a fresh, springy flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
The counter: The springy lineman led the Aggies with 39 pressures last season and then wowed at the combine with a 4.59 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical jump.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springy
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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But farther up Doheny, a black sea of stretch limos and town cars flowed in and out of another, bigger, more raucous post-Oscar blowout still in full swing.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
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The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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Our sun cycles through its pattern of energetic activity every 11 years, but the technology scientists use to observe is advancing at a faster pace.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Using tweezers, remove the stickers from the plastic backing of the seeds or beads.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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And a third category were boxes outfitted with plastic plants, perhaps signaling absentee owners or landlords who seek to simulate care.—
Sonja Dümpelmann,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Overworking the pancake batter leads to tough, rubbery pancakes.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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It's made worse by a shallow, rubbery typing feel—keystrokes are quiet but uncomfortable.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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