spring from

verb

sprang from or sprung from; sprung from; springing from; springs from

informal

: to start from or be caused by (something)

The idea sprang from a dream I had.

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This story is the second in a series that springs from our research. — Thad Moore, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Like many of those who believe, with evangelical fervor, in the gospel of American opportunity, Capra sprang from elsewhere. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 At Aerie, much of the momentum and success has sprung from doing the unexpected — at least according to Jennifer Foyle, president and executive creative director of Aerie as well as American Eagle. — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 By 2019, the product had surpassed $100 million in revenue, with USA Today hailing it as one of the best-selling products to spring from Shark Tank. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring from

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