SPRUNG (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

sprung (for)

verb

Definition of sprung (for)

past participle of spring (for)

as in stood

to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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repudiated

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Verb

According to industry sources, in 2025 Pinalli’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization stood at 25 million euros.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Between them stood Melanie Pozdol, a former champion who could drink a beer faster than either of them.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of stood

Verb

If those colonoscopies were done in an independent surgery center or physician’s office, insurers would have paid almost two-thirds less.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of paid

Verb

To double down further, Sony dropped the teaser — intentionally — on the same day Meta settled its child-harm case filed by numerous attorneys general.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
The government forces settled into a more defensive posture after the defeat in the southwest.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of settled

Verb

That has paid off with greater total attendance, broadcast viewing hours and social media impressions as well as booming concessions and merchandise sales.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The chief market strategist at MAI Capital Management took a big position in Dell Technologies earlier this year, a bet that paid off when the server maker suddenly caught AI lightning in a bottle after earlier selling for just eight times earnings.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of paid off

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