spring (for)

as in to pay
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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Verb
  • Blanchfield’s management team reported that she will be paid her full show and win money for UFC Vegas 107.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The Guardians are paying him $10 million this year, and Bieber can opt for a $4 million buyout or a $16 million deal for next season.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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  • New loans were taken out to pay off the old ones, according to prosecutors, until Todd Chrisley filed for bankruptcy, walking away from more than $20 million in unpaid loans.
    Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • Prosecutors claimed that the couple attempted to avoid paying off their debts after Todd Chrisley declared bankruptcy, despite their lavish lifestyle and earnings from the show.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Hong Kong’s relentless pace has inspired a wellness revolution where ancient rituals meet cutting-edge science.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • The diplomat noted that the consulate is assisting Hondurans even without appointments and has opened on Saturdays to meet demand.
    Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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“Spring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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