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springboard

[spring-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /
NOUN
jumping-off place
Synonyms
WEAK
beginning of venture beginning point jumping-off point starting blocks starting gate starting line starting post

Example Sentences

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There’s two Loyola High athletes, sprinter Zion Phelps and 400 runner Ejam Yohannes, who hope to use Arcadia as a springboard to continue their early success this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

That comment could be the springboard for “Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture,” at the Frick Collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Each prior test of this secular trendline has served as a springboard for higher prices.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

They would have hoped for that triumph to be a springboard for further success - a platform to grow and continue their upward trajectory under Glasner.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“No prob,” Steve said, and he bent down so I could use his back as a springboard.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth