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sprang

1 American  
[sprang] / spræŋ /

verb

  1. a simple past tense of spring.

sprang 2 American  
[sprang] / spræŋ /

noun

  1. a technique of weaving in which the warp is interwoven and there is no weft.

sprang British  
/ spræŋ /

verb

  1. the past tense of spring

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Etymology

Origin of sprang

1950–55; perhaps < Norwegian: lace, tatting

Example Sentences

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After a largely dull opening 18 minutes, Glasgow sprang to life with a slick move that set Dempsey free up the touchline.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But over the weekend, Arsenal sprang back to life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The private-credit industry sprang up in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to fill lending gaps left by cauterized commercial banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Gorka’s path to the White House began in the cottage industry of self-styled terrorism experts that sprang up after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The blackened video screens on all the game consoles filling the room sprang to life.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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