springs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of springsnext
plural of spring
1
as in leaps
an act of leaping into the air the deer gave a sudden spring and disappeared into the woods

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2
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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springs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spring
1
as in originates
to come into existence when it comes to love and romance, hope springs eternally

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2
as in jumps
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air the cat sprang and pounced on the mouse

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3
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 Synonyms for springs
  1. jumps
  2. frees
  3. starts
  4. leaps
  5. releases
  6. arises
  7. origins
  8. begins
Verb
  • But then on Sunday afternoon, Mercury jumps the fence from airy Libra to icy Scorpio.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury does not approve of friendly overtures and starts a fight with Pluto, but then Mercury up and jumps from Libra to Scorpio and the argument becomes moot.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of jumps
Verb
  • This frees up your thinking to focus on more important and challenging tasks.
    Julius Hietala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This frees up mental energy for more important decisions.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of frees
Verb
  • This skill starts with your own life.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury does not approve of friendly overtures and starts a fight with Pluto, but then Mercury up and jumps from Libra to Scorpio and the argument becomes moot.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starts
Verb
  • Giant leaps forward have been made in cardiac devices, electrosurgical instruments and even nanobots.
    Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The cavern caves in between them as the old king leaps to his doom.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaps
Verb
  • The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of releases
Verb
  • The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The real tests, most think, will come when adversity arises and adaptation is required.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of arises
Noun
  • Describing 2019’s Joker as a breath of fresh air somehow seems wrong considering its disturbing air, but in a world where superhero movies are starting to blur into one another, director’s Todd Phillips take on the origins story of the Crown Prince of Crime was engrossing different.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The series explores the history of the ‘Madden’ video game, including the origins of Electronic Arts and the efforts to convince John Madden to come onboard.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of origins
Verb
  • The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
    Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of begins
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