spring (up)

as in to surface
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board

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Verb
  • Woods also earned Trump's seal of approval after news surfaced of his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the president's former daughter-in-law.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
  • Similar efforts to cap the number of students from overseas have surfaced in the U.S. and abroad.
    Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • However, with a strategic approach and dedication, opportunities will arise.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Over time, writing arose in multiple locations in Asia and Africa.
    Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • Awe often emerges from struggle — the effort required to understand a complex concept, the journey to reach a spectacular vista, or the years of practice needed to appreciate artistic mastery.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.
    X (formerly Twitter), X (formerly Twitter), 30 May 2025
  • When girls are given the resources to overcome obstacles, amazing things start to happen: poverty goes down, economies grow, families get stronger, babies are born healthier and the world, by all accounts, gets better.
    Marianne Schnall, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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