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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Last year, I'm Still Here sprung a surprise best picture nomination, thanks in no small part to the many dedicated fans in the film's native Brazil.

From BBC

Children are being sent home from school early, people can barely afford basic food like milk and chicken, and long lines have sprung up at gas stations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although Starlink isn’t activated in Russia, a black market for user terminals sprung up with middlemen shipping them to Russian forces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since, a vast community mobilization effort led by parents has sprung up to support staff, centers and other families.

From Salon

It reigned supreme at the Golden Globes earlier this month, winning best comedy, best director, best screenplay and best supporting actress, while "Hamnet" sprung a surprise by taking best drama film, beating out "Sinners".

From Barron's