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
  • Powered by a digitally savvy younger consumer base, Saudi Arabia’s beauty market is changing rapidly — and retailers and brands alike are paying close attention.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Denver is also paying paralegals at the law firm $375 an hour.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of paying
Verb
  • The results demonstrate that Burger King’s multi-year renovation and marketing campaign may be paying off.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This gives you the option to start paying off your loans earlier, or wait until you’re done with school.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of paying off
Verb
  • But one year after paying up to bring in FCS star Mark Gronowski, the staff chose to stick with Brown and Hecklinski rather than explore an experienced upgrade.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The provision says the members of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization who voted in May to rescind support for the toll lane project have 90 days to reverse their position to avoid paying up.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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