sprung

[spruhng] / sprʌŋ /

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jump, skip v.
originate, emerge v.

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

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sprung

Officers have repeatedly dismantled encampments that have sprung up across Lisbon and Porto in recent weeks.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, anti-Flock organizing groups have sprung up across Los Angeles and in places like Monterey Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Revolut is one of a handful of so-called "neobanks" that sprung up to rival traditional banks with a digital-first approach to financial services.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

He was wearing an old tweed jacket with sprung elbows, and there were grass stains on the knees of his trousers; khaki gaiters were laced over his mud-caked shoes.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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