SPRANG (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

sprang (for)

verb

variants or sprung (for)

Definition of sprang (for)

past tense of spring (for)

as in paid

to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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repudiated

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Nakase changed her starting lineup in a move that paid huge dividends after Golden State fell behind 2-1, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes and bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini off the bench.

— Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Laroche later paid nearly $800, including interest, for the car taxes and said the issue had been overblown.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of paid

Verb

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee also scrapped some ad buys in both states down the stretch, decisions that paid off as the party won both seats early on Tuesday night.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The earnest effort of the youngest Bulls players paid off in spurts.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of paid off

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