sprong
- noun
- Neologism
- There was a sudden sprong in house prices after the new railway announcement.
Examples
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The company reported a sprong in sales during the holiday season.
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A sprong in demand led to shortages across several stores.
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There was a sudden sprong in the stock market today.
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The price of oil saw a significant sprong last week.
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There was a sudden sprong in house prices after the new railway announcement.
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The company reported a sprong in sales during the holiday season.
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A sprong in demand led to shortages across several stores.
Synonyms
A sudden rise by a large amount
A sudden large rise in prices like fuel or rent
A sudden strong increase in activity or interest
A sudden strong increase in feeling or support
A sudden large rise in price or value
A sudden rise in the number or amount of something
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Etymology
Sprong comes from the same idea as spring, which means 'to jump' or 'to push up quickly'. Think of a metal spring suddenly releasing and making something leap, so a sprong in prices is a sudden rise.