spring for
verb
sprang for or sprung for; sprung for; springing for; springs for
US, informal
: to pay for (something) : to spend money on (something)
She refuses to spring for a new coat.
I'll spring for dinner.
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Alex Bores, a largely unknown 35-year-old New York state legislator, catapulted into the national spotlight this spring for his platform advocating tough regulation of artificial intelligence.
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Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
In years past, the center has publicly announced its upcoming season in mid-spring for performances beginning in September and running through the following summer.
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Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
24 June 2026
To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Heck, go ahead and spring for the three-pack.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
In years past, the center has publicly announced its upcoming season in mid-spring for performances beginning in September and running through the following summer.
—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
24 June 2026
To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Heck, go ahead and spring for the three-pack.
—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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