spring
verb (used without object)
to rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly, as by a sudden dart or thrust forward or outward, or being suddenly released from a coiled or constrained position.
springlike
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a word derived from
spring.
Example Sentences
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A mild, springlike climate makes it comfortable year-round, and the cuisine is outstanding.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
But the picture is much brighter elsewhere, feeling springlike and pleasantly warm in the sunshine thanks to the strengthening May sun.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Throughout the theater, the colors are springlike and muted, pastels that are lightly bright and storybook-inspired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
The first 5 p.m. sunset is a sign that the wheels of time are indeed turning, and Mother Nature may have gotten the hint — springlike weather is on the way.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
Without language, the energy that is encoiled, springlike, inside information can only be used once.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
