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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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 But luckily, August is like a second spring for certain crops. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the Little Nell will close next spring for a complete renovation, with plans to reopen for the 2027-28 ski season. — Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The right-hander transferred twice, missed a year with Tommy John surgery and had his first full, healthy season on the mound this spring for Kentucky. — Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 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 9 Aug. 2026.

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