Synonyms for springboard
ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrdspring·board

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1. springboardnoun

   a flexible board for jumping upward

   Synonyms:
   point of departure, jumping-off point

2. springboard, jumping-off point, point of departurenoun

   a beginning from which an enterprise is launched

   "he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own"; "reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions"; "the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out"

   Synonyms:
   point of departure, jumping-off point, jumping-off place

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1. springboardnoun

   Synonyms:
   batule, batule board

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1. List of paraphrases for "springboard":

   stepping-stone, platform

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1. Jon Ralston:

   I have always believed that Mayor Pete's strategy here was to build a formidable infrastructure to capitalize on any momentum from Iowa and New Hampshire. And Mayor Pete has done so, mayor Pete meager standing in the polls here masks Mayor Pete commitment on the ground to use( Nevada) as a springboard. But Mayor Pete needs Joe Biden to falter before Nevada votes or this probably is moot.

2. Colin Kahl:

   We have seen signs... that the Taliban is wary about Afghanistan being a springboard for al-Qaeda external attacks, not because the Taliban are good guys, but because they fear international retribution if that were to occur.

3. Dana Brownlee:

   I remember bonding with a guy because we had a similar commute, that became a springboard to other things.

4. Adam Harter:

   I see gaming as really the springboard into this new phenomenon we call the metaverse, as people live their lives in the metaverse on a more daily basis over the next few years... it's critical for brands like ours to make sure that we are where those consumers are living their lives.

5. Michael Conaway:

   The farm bill also keeps faith with these families by not only maintaining SNAP benefits but by offering SNAP beneficiaries a springboard out of poverty to a good paying job, and opportunity for a better way of life for themselves and their families.