springboard
noun
springboards
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pluralof springboard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Royal hunts served to exercise a kingdom’s military and occasionally as springboards to war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Some who appear on shows such as Love Island - including influencers Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins - use their time in the villa as springboards to far greater success.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
Gingrich said he hopes the documents “will inspire future generations not only as historical records, but also as springboards for active participation in our democracy and for embarking on their own intellectual pursuits and citizenship.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Hemp and hemp products are springboards for innovation and economic growth, not legal loopholes.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2023
But a sympathetic foreman told us what was needed: two planks of special springy wood were fastened together by cross pieces at each end, and besides making excellent slides, these made most exciting springboards.
From The Child under Eight by E. R. (Elsie Riach) Murray
