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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During a visit, guests are welcome to take a dip in the 20-meter pool or make use of the locker room steam room, but for best results, be sure to spring for a treatment.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
While the Southwest is the region seeing the fastest-warming spring, the fall actually outranks spring for the fastest-warming season in much of the Southwest and West.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
The spring game itself is a key opportunity for the program to connect with its fans, with many of them offering free admission — important for fans who can’t spring for expensive fall home games.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Even if Miami brings in another running back transfer in the spring for depth, Lyle will likely get the chance to take on a bigger role.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
While the Southwest is the region seeing the fastest-warming spring, the fall actually outranks spring for the fastest-warming season in much of the Southwest and West.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
The spring game itself is a key opportunity for the program to connect with its fans, with many of them offering free admission — important for fans who can’t spring for expensive fall home games.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Even if Miami brings in another running back transfer in the spring for depth, Lyle will likely get the chance to take on a bigger role.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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