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spring

[spring] / sprɪŋ /
NOUN
jump, skip
Synonyms
STRONG
bounce bounciness bound buck buoyancy elasticity flexibility give hop leap recoil resilience saltation springiness vault
NOUN
season following winter
Synonyms
STRONG
budding flowering prime seedtime springtide springtime
WEAK
blackberry winter budtime vernal equinox vernal season
NOUN
origin
Synonyms
STRONG
beginning cause consideration fount fountain fountainhead impetus motive root source stimulus well wellspring
WEAK
whence
Antonyms
STRONG
effect end outcome result
NOUN
body of rushing waters
Synonyms
STRONG
baths fountain geyser hydrolysate spa wells
WEAK
artesian well hot spring thermal spring watering place
VERB
jump, skip
Synonyms
STRONG
bolt bounce bound hippety-hop hop hurdle leap lop lope rebound recoil skitter start startle trip vault
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 leave lessen recede shrink

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Droughts and hosepipe bans featured widely in 2025 after the driest spring in 50 years and the hottest summer on record.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Many farmers quickly pivot toward their budgets for the next year, including paying off operating loans from the prior season and locking into new operating loans for the coming spring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Want to know which hikes have wildflowers blooming or which trails offer the best smells of spring?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“Compared to one year ago when rates were at 6.83%, this is a meaningful improvement for homebuyers during what is typically the busy spring homebuying season,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

With a low moan, he lay down on the spring seat and closed his eyes.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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