springing (for)

verb

Definition of springing (for)next
present participle of spring (for)
as in paying
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springing (for)
  1. paying
  2. paying off
  3. paying up
Verb
  • AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The organization paying for it may also receive only part of its value, as when a hospital funds a system that benefits patients and insurers.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of paying
Verb
  • Wyandotte County commissioners agreed to dedicate up to $450 million in new local sales tax dollars generated on 236 acres in western KCK to go toward paying off debt taken out to pay for the stadium’s construction.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle — and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of paying off
Verb
  • Liverpool are not paying up to £30million for the goalkeeper Brughmans is today.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Choice Home Warranty also offers a generous appliance coverage cap, paying up to $3,000 per appliance.
    — Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of paying up
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“Springing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springing%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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