How to Use spring for in a Sentence

spring for

verb
  • Go ahead and spring for the three pack.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • 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
  • Many will return to the rink later this spring for shows and tours.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The first mistake back in ‘84 was trading the chance of rain in spring for the heat of mid-summer.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • This will be the 15th and final practice of the spring for the Bulldogs.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Visit in spring for a chance to see the road lined with tall and lanky Big Bend bluebonnets.
    — Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Manyo Club uses water from a nearby spring for its indoor and outdoor pools.
    — Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The show skipped 2023, but then returned in 2024 — in the spring for the first time.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2026
  • Zac Veen, once a top prospect who has struggled the past few seasons, looks great so far this spring for the Rockies.
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Campbell has certainly been doing that this spring for the Crusaders.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Cherry blossom season is the first true sign of spring for many, but these beautiful pink blooms only stick around for a few weeks each year.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Gillaspie could be the bridge Gillaspie is threatening to become one of the stories of the spring for the Padres.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Players also no longer had to share hotel rooms on road trips and could spring for economy-plus seats on commercial flights to games.
    — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • For the beach-loving minimalist, spring for effortless linens in muted hues.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Rather than play deep into the spring for a fourth consecutive year, the Stars’ season ended in April.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
  • This was the car that might finally persuade so many middle-class consumers to stop waiting and spring for their first automobile.
    — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
  • Another herb to try planting this spring for pest prevention is thyme, which has a strong aroma that almost everything steers clear of.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Prune in late summer or fall for old wood varieties after flowers fade, and in late winter/early spring for new wood varieties.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The San Diego Section used power rankings this spring for baseball and softball.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share the best shrubs to prune in late spring for healthier growth and a tidier appearance.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 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
  • The brand already went viral in Madrid this spring for their effortlessly wearable striped pants that were spotted on every cool girl in the city.
    — Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 7 May 2026
  • Jaiden Ilginis made quite an entrance last spring for Tinley Park, recording a hat trick in her first game as a freshman.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Several notable seniors will hit the track this spring for their final high school season before moving on to the collegiate level.
    — Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 16 Mar. 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
  • The 6-foot-9 twin brothers who graduated from Joliet Catholic have played in one match apiece this spring for the Flyers.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Senior setter Easton Donausky has a different group of go-to hitters this spring for Sandburg.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

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