spring (for)

Definition of spring (for)next
as in to pay
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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Verb
  • Suzuki added that the Angels remain focused on winning and haven’t paid the chants too much attention.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
  • To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Despite posting a strong 90-72 record last season, the Padres lost a three-game Wild Card series to the Chicago Cubs, meaning their win-now strategy at the deadline didn’t necessarily pay off.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
  • Bisch operates with a heavy dose of precision, and it’s paid off.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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  • But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.
    Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
  • In Florida, Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, has pursued rate increases for years to fund infrastructure and meet rapid growth.
    Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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“Spring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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