1
as in originated
to come into existence
when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally
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as in leapt
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse
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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
Escola’s brazenly ahistorical Mary Todd is one of those devilish comic creations, such as Jiminy Glick or Pee-wee Herman, that seems less invented than sprung free, never to return.
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
What had once been a lifeless Bulldogs offense sprung into life with Stockton under center, scoring a touchdown to take the lead on the first drive of the third quarter.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Things looked bleak when tight end Cole Kmet was called for offensive pass interference on fourth-and-4 from the Lions’ 44-yard on a rub play that sprung Moore for a 22-yard gain.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Add in your favorite new mystery novel, a wool blanket and some Earl Gray to really round out the wintry vibes and stay cozy until spring has sprung.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
That opportunity finally came in Minnesota, when Alexander-Walker sprung onto the scene in the form of an elite perimeter defender during the 2023 postseason after Jaden McDaniels went down with a broken hand.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
They could be sprung in a few months.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Oct. 2024
Although Godzilla takes the crown worldwide, this 1953 classic is perhaps the best American film from the cycle of atomic monster movies that sprung out of the decade's intense Cold War paranoia.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The eldest daughter of four children, Minaj’s birthplace and stomping grounds immediately situate her at the origins of hip-hop, the endlessly influential artform that sprung out of 1970s New York thanks to the city’s rich combination of African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American cultures.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
What had once been a lifeless Bulldogs offense sprung into life with Stockton under center, scoring a touchdown to take the lead on the first drive of the third quarter.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Things looked bleak when tight end Cole Kmet was called for offensive pass interference on fourth-and-4 from the Lions’ 44-yard on a rub play that sprung Moore for a 22-yard gain.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Add in your favorite new mystery novel, a wool blanket and some Earl Gray to really round out the wintry vibes and stay cozy until spring has sprung.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
That opportunity finally came in Minnesota, when Alexander-Walker sprung onto the scene in the form of an elite perimeter defender during the 2023 postseason after Jaden McDaniels went down with a broken hand.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
They could be sprung in a few months.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Oct. 2024
Although Godzilla takes the crown worldwide, this 1953 classic is perhaps the best American film from the cycle of atomic monster movies that sprung out of the decade's intense Cold War paranoia.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The eldest daughter of four children, Minaj’s birthplace and stomping grounds immediately situate her at the origins of hip-hop, the endlessly influential artform that sprung out of 1970s New York thanks to the city’s rich combination of African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American cultures.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprung
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California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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To be eligible, films must be released in theaters during calendar 2024, and TV shows must have aired between January 1 and November 1.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both teams started 4-0 this season for the first time since 1945, and Army was 9-0 until losing to CFP entry Notre Dame.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The blaze also shut down a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, a key artery in and out of the city, as flames leaped across it and threatened the Malibu Pier, a popular tourist attraction.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Oracle’s stock had already leaped more than 80% for the year coming into Tuesday, which raised the bar of expectations for its profit report.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The girl was rescued and treated at the scene before being transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was rescued from a 400-meter-deep ravine in Romania's northern Maramures region, with temperatures plunging to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Glitches have arisen during other live events streamed on competitors’ platforms, including on YouTube during an NFL game last year and on Amazon’s Prime Video during a Thursday Night Football game in 2022.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Those situations have arisen plenty in these first four games and, while the Dodgers have indeed showed up big, the Mets have shrunk.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Listen to this article A number of rescue crews responded to the waters in Bridgeport after an individual jumped off a ferry boat and plunged into the harbor on Tuesday night.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ferrari’s regular sports cars had already begun to blur the line between super sports car and hypercar — the SF90 Stradale pushed the 1,000-hp mark and could run 0-60 in two seconds flat — but a true halo vehicle that epitomized the carmaker’s total capability had been a long time missing.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite acknowledgment of the value of RWD/RWE, organizations have only begun to tap into the full potential.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sprung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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