spring (for)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring (for)
  1. pay
  2. pay off
  3. meet
Verb
  • In addition, Steward’s ownership team paid itself a $100 million dividend and CEO de la Torre bought a $40 million yacht, McGrory wrote.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
  • If an American is working in Paris and paying taxes to the French government, for example, a complex system of tax credits limits their liability to the U.S. government.
    Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of pay
Verb
  • In February 2016, the woman paid off the $125,000 loan on Amy's home, receiving a note and deed of trust drawn by her attorney, Tuck said.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • With ample savings, happy retirees tend not to retire until the mortgage is paid off or the end is at least within sight.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of pay off
Verb
  • New and returning lawmakers meet Tuesday to pick their leaders for the 2025-26 session, where Republicans again will control the House and Senate.
    Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The council met in executive session to discuss appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to name a new associate judge for the Bee Cave Municipal Court.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of meet
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