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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
Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Hope in Dave Canales, the second-year head coach whose optimism-springs-eternal approach has this team feeling connected.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
In Jemez Springs, the hot springs themselves are worth a soak.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The front independent suspension uses coil springs and damper struts, with a four-link, coil-spring system at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
So Harrison, with FaceTime on, springs into action.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Every winter, around 800 manatees seek refuge in the warm waters of Crystal River's Kings Bay and its 70 natural springs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Vehicle dynamics have been optimized with stiffer, single-rate Multimatic shock absorbers, springs lightened by 35% and a roll gradient reduced by 10%, improving body control and aerodynamic efficiency.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Hope in Dave Canales, the second-year head coach whose optimism-springs-eternal approach has this team feeling connected.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
In Jemez Springs, the hot springs themselves are worth a soak.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The front independent suspension uses coil springs and damper struts, with a four-link, coil-spring system at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
So Harrison, with FaceTime on, springs into action.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Every winter, around 800 manatees seek refuge in the warm waters of Crystal River's Kings Bay and its 70 natural springs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Virgil van Dijk is the center-back who springs to mind when discussing Liverpool’s achievements in the modern era.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springs
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Companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX can use the fortunes of their billionaire founders to make technological leaps for which there may never be a large field of competitors.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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So anxiety seems to block the brain’s natural ability to detect hidden patterns and make intuitive leaps.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, the picture of severe armored attrition for Russia is consistent across multiple sources.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Questions remain about carbon-capture wells Arizona is the nation’s largest producer of copper, an essential component in the electrification of cars and household appliances, as well as renewable power sources.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This phrase originates from drag culture where performers' wigs are sometimes removed to represent amusement or shock.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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After undergoing testing, scans and a biopsy, Barbery was diagnosed with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that originates in the nasal cavity.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When your cards are maxed out, your ratio jumps up to 100% causing your score to plummet.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tierney, though, thinks the result could reflect mechanisms unknown from recent Earth history that can drive extreme temperature jumps.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Letting go of the urge to justify decisions frees up time, sharpens focus and models decisiveness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advocates say Guard support frees federal agents to focus on core enforcement tasks.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This unique brew combines dark roasted notes with classic piney hops and a tropical finish, highlighting the category's dynamic evolution.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In addition to their selection of hops, the brewery also serves food.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, looking deep into these swirling cradles of planet formation has always been tricky.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Now on sale for less than $20, these pumpkin cradles are a simple but genius gardening hack that lifts squashes off the ground to prevent moisture build-up that can cause rot.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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These fees, which begin accruing once a driver arrives at the pickup location, apply until the ride starts.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Both mortgage and auto loan balances also rose, indicating that consumers may be strapped for cash as inflation continues to take hold of their wallets and the shadow cast by tariffs starts to influence consumers’ behavior.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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