Thesaurus results for SPRING (UP)

spring (up)

verb

Definition of 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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The prosecution said the collusion was not a standalone incident but a long-standing, systemic practice that surfaced during a time of global crisis.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
In practice, that means AI is running the numbers, populating forms, surfacing options, and even suggesting installation dates.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of surface

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Many issues will arise, and an HITL is a critical and necessary step in the AI coding process.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
While saying goodbye to its original Idaho store may have been difficult, married owners Ashley Ferguson and David Aboud previously told the Idaho Statesman that the move came after issues arose with the property owner.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of arise

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As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of emerge

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That was a normal action in football that happened by accident.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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