1
as in originated
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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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
Victor sprung into action, knocking the gun away and tackling his father.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
She was sprung, looking no worse for wear, after posting $5,000 bond.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Saquon Barkley sprung loose around the edge for a big gain.
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Zach Berman,
New York Times,
11 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.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
But the massive outpouring of public grief following Jackson’s death set those allegations aside for many people, and Branca and McClain quickly sprung into action to rescue the estate from impending bankruptcy.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
At least one more student sprung free.
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Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
PooCrave sprung to life five years later, and with its PopCrave-esque logo tweets out PopCrave-esque announcements that are patently false.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
While spring has sprung here in the South and yards are full of green and color, there is still plenty of time and plenty to do to prepare gardens and yards before planting.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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
Saquon Barkley sprung loose around the edge for a big gain.
—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
11 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
But the massive outpouring of public grief following Jackson’s death set those allegations aside for many people, and Branca and McClain quickly sprung into action to rescue the estate from impending bankruptcy.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
At least one more student sprung free.
—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
PooCrave sprung to life five years later, and with its PopCrave-esque logo tweets out PopCrave-esque announcements that are patently false.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
While spring has sprung here in the South and yards are full of green and color, there is still plenty of time and plenty to do to prepare gardens and yards before planting.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprung
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So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
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The cleats, now scrupulously modeled in 3D simulations, originated as sharp metal nails, the kind sold at a local hardware store.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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Notably, no players publicly leapt to Bielsa’s defence after the Copa America, with former captain Godin stating that Suarez had tried to address the issues internally.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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The number of New Yorkers diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease on the Upper East Side has jumped to 10, officials said Saturday.
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Adams, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound, 24-year-old native of Austin, Texas, jumped high to block an Arthur Kaluma layup while playing 1 minute, 47 seconds for Golden State in the Warriors’ 104-72 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Six adults and a child were rescued from the water, but three children recovered from the lake after an intensive search were unresponsive to exhaustive lifesaving measures administered as soon as they were found, police said.
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Three children died and seven other people were rescued after a recreational boat capsized on Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin during a fast-moving severe storm on July 3, authorities said.
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Other societal tensions have already arisen around South Korean chipmakers’ burgeoning profits from the AI boom.
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Concerns about vessels in the estuary resurfaced Monday after people associated with the aquatic center complained about them blocking the waterway and other issues that have arisen.
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Porsche inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini followed later with the Urus, and even Ferrari hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue.
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Someone should've hopped on Amazon and bought some Bluetooth eye masks, and the problem would've been solved.
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“Sprung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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