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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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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
And More; Festive TV Programming And Holiday Episodes Columbus sprung into action, beginning to shoot second unit in Chicago around Christmastime.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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
Along Glen Canyon’s tributaries, whole ecosystems have sprung back to life, biologically diverse and dominated by native species.
—Zak Podmore, The Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2024
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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
Along Glen Canyon’s tributaries, whole ecosystems have sprung back to life, biologically diverse and dominated by native species.
—Zak Podmore, The Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprang
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In 2024, scientists found the largest coral is bigger than a blue whale, how anglerfish became deep-sea denizens and that the ability for life to glow arose in the ocean half a billion years ago.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The prospect of similar lawsuits arose on Monday when Southern Mississippi basketball player and former JUCO college transfer John Wade III filed a Pavia-like lawsuit in a Mississippi Federal Court.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The percentage of wrongful convictions that include false confessions also leaped when the crime was a homicide.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Those previous price cuts which could be combined with trade-ins to yield extraordinary value are no longer available and the phone has leapt back to its regular $1,299.David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Why has this not been released?Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 9mm firearm appeared to be privately made and was loaded with 15 rounds, the warrant affidavit said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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His writing has appeared in The Week, The Washington Post, The New Republic, Washington Monthly and more.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Cavaliers jumped out to 15 straight wins to begin the year and have kept up that pace even with four losses on the year.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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In other words, long-term borrowing costs have jumped nearly 1% in just three months.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Workers at more than a dozen Chicago area Starbucks were on strike Christmas Eve, union organizers said, as baristas escalated a national walkout that began in three cities, including Chicago, on Friday.Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Following the demise of the dinosaurs, Earth’s temperature spiked and put the ocean in a state of turmoil, and the early anglerfish began to explore more of the deep sea.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This dehumanization has not only exacerbated the crisis but also led some of us to believe we are somehow freed from the responsibility of engaging in thoughtful solutions.Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Sprang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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