spring for

verb

sprang for or sprung for; sprung for; springing for; springs for
Synonyms of spring fornext
US, informal
: to pay for (something) : to spend money on (something)
She refuses to spring for a new coat.
I'll spring for dinner.

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Heck, go ahead and spring for the three-pack. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Pinch its stems in the late spring for a bushier look. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 And, while Machuga notes teens should try to apply in the winter or spring for summer jobs, there are other ways to bolster resumes this summer. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Rodgers was the cherry on top of an active spring for the Broncos, confirming his commitment to the program on May 8. — Shaun Goodwin june 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring for

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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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