Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring (for)
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Past contestants have confirmed that pay increases as the season progresses.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Two seasons ago, Detroit opted to throw him to the wolves, and his reputation started to pay the price.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Aware of the intense competition to get into medical school, Sasvin, the first in her family to go to college, made sure to keep her grades high — and her efforts paid off.—
Nicole Gregory,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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The grants will only pay off if Oracle’s stock price rises.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Trump is also expected to meet with other foreign leaders throughout the week, including Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who will be a prominent new addition to the gathering.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The two met aboard a flight to one of former Dodgers manager Joe Torre’s charity events.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Spring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28for%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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