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. Dana Brownlee:

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

2. Violaine Gueritault:

   What I'm interested in is for this experience to be a springboard for them, some sort of catalyst, just to open a door, to just make them aware that this exists and just to kind of like pique their curiosity, it's a lifelong skill.

3. Madison Keys:

   It's definitely been a really great week for me, especially after having some really tough losses the last couple of weeks, it definitely is a very good springboard for heading over to Europe.

4. 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.

5. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   Setbacks are a springboard for a powerful resurgence.