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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In this case, Nouri and Rhyne sprung for bows in black velvet. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Temperatures will plummet to their lowest levels since spring for many east of the Rockies later this week as a potent cold front slices across the country. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Today, guests who spring for the front-of-the-line Lightning Lane pass as well as individual access to Rise of the Resistance can expect to pay around an extra $65 per person once having their tickets scanned. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 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 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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