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• past tense form of spring.

sprang

¹ American  

[sprang] / spræŋ /

verb

1. a simple past tense of spring.

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sprang ² American  

[sprang] / spræŋ /

noun

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

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sprang British  

/ spræŋ /

verb

1. the past tense of spring

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Etymology

Origin of sprang

1950–55; perhaps < Norwegian: lace, tatting

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Example Sentences

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sprang

Wong sprang to prominence during widespread protests more than a decade ago, and was later involved in the huge pro-democracy rallies in 2019 that triggered the imposition of the national security law.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Among the so-called alternative journals that sprang up then was Gandalf’s Garden, named for the wizard from the books.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

She said she’s spent years seeking help from Raman’s staff, including to make repairs on sidewalks and pavement outside the restaurant, and to remove a homeless encampment that sprang up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

A group could be deep in conversation when the puck sprang to life, producing a brief, collective flicker of delight.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

He sprang off the rocky riverbank and belly-flopped into the churning stream below.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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