sprung

[spruhng] / sprʌŋ /

VERB

jump, skip

Synonyms

STRONG

bolt bounce bound hop hurdle leap lop lope rebound recoil skitter start startle trip vault

WEAK

hippety hop

Antonyms

STRONG

allow permit

VERB

originate, emerge

Synonyms

STRONG

appear arise arrive begin birth burgeon come commence derive descend develop emanate flow grow hatch head issue loom mushroom proceed rise start stem

WEAK

be derived be descended come into being come into existence come out shoot up upspring

Antonyms

STRONG

cease complete conclude decline decrease depart die disappear end finish go halt leave lessen recede repress shrink stop

Example Sentences

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sprung

While the Commerzbank offer was under way, dealmaking activity has sprung up in UniCredit’s home market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

A makeshift memorial for Salgado sprung up at the location of the shooting, with dozens of people visiting the site to pay their respects Friday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Hamilton, the finance wizard of George Washington’s administration, “touched the dead corpse of the public credit, and it sprung upon its feet,” in the words of Daniel Webster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

A metal gate blocked the entrance to the post office, and two encampments had sprung up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

Hazel yelped, and tears sprung to her eyes.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu