springs (for)

Definition of springs (for)next
present tense third-person singular of spring (for)
as in pays
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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Verb
  • The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
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  • Thus, other states may be watching Kentucky and North Carolina to see if these moves to tax the prediction market companies pays off.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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  • What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
    Sony Salzman, ABC News, 1 July 2026
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“Springs (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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