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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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 10 to 11 minutes.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
These are the types of stocks investors are hesitant to sell, or even eager to buy when the VIX springs to life.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
But for a couple of magical springs in Pittsburgh, Sullivan coached as well as anyone in franchise history.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Aspen groves are not as predominant here and hikers will find a wider array of colors due to the range of deciduous tree varieties fed by additional moisture from springs and creeks.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
My research has taught me that Florida’s springs vary based on location and local circumstances.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Unlike mat Pilates, which utilizes an exercise mat as its base, Club Pilates teaches reformer Pilates which uses a specialized machine made up of a sliding carriage, springs, pulleys, a headrest and foot bar.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Learn more about Kentucky's early history at the park museum, and see active salt springs and the bison herd.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 10 to 11 minutes.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
These are the types of stocks investors are hesitant to sell, or even eager to buy when the VIX springs to life.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
But for a couple of magical springs in Pittsburgh, Sullivan coached as well as anyone in franchise history.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Aspen groves are not as predominant here and hikers will find a wider array of colors due to the range of deciduous tree varieties fed by additional moisture from springs and creeks.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
My research has taught me that Florida’s springs vary based on location and local circumstances.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Unlike mat Pilates, which utilizes an exercise mat as its base, Club Pilates teaches reformer Pilates which uses a specialized machine made up of a sliding carriage, springs, pulleys, a headrest and foot bar.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Those numbers might flip if Mizzou springs the home upset.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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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Eighteen years later, smartphones are vastly more powerful, but each new crop offers fewer dramatic leaps in performance and features.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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During the first nine months of 2025 the population in solitary confinement in ICE facilities grew by leaps and bounds.—
Terry Kupers,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But The Information, citing anonymous sources, reported in March that the streaming service has lost over $1 billion annually.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Oct. 2025
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The potential for adverse health effects from consuming food contaminated with lead vary depending on the level of lead in the food; age of the consumer; length, amount, and frequency of exposure to lead in the food; and other exposures to different sources of lead and to beneficial nutrients.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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When the orbit of 3I/ATLAS is traced into the past, the comet clearly originates from outside our solar system.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s where the film originates — from that intergenerational dialogue between our generation and the generation of women born in the 1960s.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These reservoirs will unlikely see significant water level jumps immediately after the snowstorm.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, Grindelwald-First has about 35 miles of runs and a snow park with a 426-foot-long, 18-foot-high halfpipe—perfect for winter athletes who want to practice their tricks and jumps.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the book, Carrie holds Lo captive, but then has a change of heart and frees her.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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This room is filled with small space hacks, from the hanging sconce, which frees up space on the nightstand, to the peg rail that prevents items from piling up on the floor.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Happy Eternal Hoptimist coffee channels the spirit of hops with a bright, unexpected flavor profile.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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While shorter hops were more likely, longer jumps also occurred.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the photos, Travis can be seen down on one knee as Swift cradles his face in the sweet moment.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 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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That could drag down lenders that are most susceptible if the economy really starts to take a turn for the worse.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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