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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The quarterback’s favorite receiver in camp dropped an out route on third down that would have sprung for big yards late in the second quarter. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Should people wait for more tickets to become available in 2027, explore the resale market, or spring for a hospitality package now? — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The 2025 seventh-round pick may be springing for a surprising Year 2 leap. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Visitors have been coming to the restorative springs for more than a hundred years—a reminder that travel for better health is hardly a new idea. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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