spring for
phrasal verb
sprang for or sprung for; sprung for; springing for; springs for
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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If the towels or sheets in your guest room look dingy or worn, spring for a new set before the holidays.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Buffalo Bros is a sports bar, and Bonnell said people like going out to watch their favorite teams, especially now that fewer folks are springing for expensive cable packages to watch games at home.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025
Denver’s annual Outside festival will return next spring for its third iteration with a new name, a new location and an extra day of programming.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Self said the Jayhawks could still recruit the transfer portal this spring for additional players.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Buffalo Bros is a sports bar, and Bonnell said people like going out to watch their favorite teams, especially now that fewer folks are springing for expensive cable packages to watch games at home.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025
Denver’s annual Outside festival will return next spring for its third iteration with a new name, a new location and an extra day of programming.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Self said the Jayhawks could still recruit the transfer portal this spring for additional players.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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