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
  • That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere in New York, Harry Styles was also among the musicians paying tribute to Parton on Wednesday.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of paying
Verb
  • In response, Raman said her committee focused on data to make sure the city’s investment in fighting homelessness is paying off.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Brigham focused on paying off his various debts, including his personal loan, student loans, car loans and credit card debt.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of paying off
Verb
  • Choice Home Warranty also offers a generous appliance coverage cap, paying up to $3,000 per appliance.
    — Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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 1 Sep. 2026.

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