springing

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

arising

Synonyms

STRONG

appearing deriving emanating emerging ensuing flowing following issuing originating proceeding resulting stemming

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping throbbing trembling

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

NOUN

emanation

Synonyms

STRONG

beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuance issuing leakage oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation

WEAK

arising emerging outpour welling

Antonyms

STRONG

completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination

WEAK

taking withdrawal

Example Sentences

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Springing from their lookout post near Tarrytown, N.Y., they confronted a stranger who was seemingly in a great hurry.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Springing out of nowhere, a couple of angels ran up to my window and explained they’ve paid for the food!

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2022

Springing into action with seconds to spare, Sherock and fellow officers Christopher Aboyte and Damien Castro wrenched the injured pilot from the cockpit of the plane and dragged him away from the tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2022

Springing to its defence in the Daily Express, Admiral owner Bert Patrick was adamant.

From BBC • May 12, 2020

Springing to my feet, I willed my breaths to keep coming against the sharp constriction in my throat.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

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