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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In the case of this burrito (and in general), try to also spring for fiber-rich extras like lettuce, tomato, and other veggies, according to Van Eck (onion is already included).
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 May 2025
It was supposed to be that way this spring for junior pitcher Frankie Pavlik.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
And hey, if Mom’s lucky, maybe another caregiver will help pad the piggy bank so the kids can spring for a little bit more.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Here comes Hiromi It’s been a fantastic spring for jazz music in the Bay Area, with such massive talents as Brad Mehldau, Kenny Barron and Terence Blanchard performing at our local venues.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 May 2025
It was supposed to be that way this spring for junior pitcher Frankie Pavlik.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
And hey, if Mom’s lucky, maybe another caregiver will help pad the piggy bank so the kids can spring for a little bit more.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Here comes Hiromi It’s been a fantastic spring for jazz music in the Bay Area, with such massive talents as Brad Mehldau, Kenny Barron and Terence Blanchard performing at our local venues.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spring for
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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