spring for
phrasal 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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Company leaders have attributed slower demand to higher mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and consumers’ hesitance to spring for pricier projects.
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
And considering how many old beaters are on the road, spring for new tires and brakes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The Wings will also host a neutral site game this spring for their second and final preseason tilt, with additional details to be provided at a later date.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
And considering how many old beaters are on the road, spring for new tires and brakes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The Wings will also host a neutral site game this spring for their second and final preseason tilt, with additional details to be provided at a later date.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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