Synonyms of springing

Verb


1. jump, leap, bound, spring, move

usage: move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"

2. form, take form, take shape, spring, become

usage: develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"

3. bounce, resile, take a hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet, jump, leap, bound, spring

usage: spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"

4. spring, grow, develop, produce, get, acquire

usage: develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak"

5. spring, unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, break, give away, let out

usage: produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"

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Definition and meaning of springing (Dictionary)