spring (for)

Definition of spring (for)next
as in to pay
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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  • Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The paying public went from raucous to delirious on the next possession, when Curry raced downcourt and splashed a triple off the dribble.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • The pressing finally paid off in the 48th minute when Forney sophomore Addison Staats picked the pocket of a Carroll player, raced 30 yards down the left side and threw a perfect cross to Kalani Brundage who was all alone, 5 yards in front of the net.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Working on getting stronger and getting extra reps in the cage, Gluting can even feel the work paying off in the early going.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • Animal Control would have to save about 600 more pets annually to meet that goal.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Tuesday's game is the third time these teams meet this season.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Spring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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