Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spring (for)
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That hasn’t stopped companies from throwing millions of dollars in bonuses and pay packages at star researchers, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025 -
This was a chance for the Phillips family to pay things forward and hear stories like theirs.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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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
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As part of the bill, annual Lottery revenues above $71.5 million each year are redirected into a fund to help pay off the bonds, a change likely worth about $10 million a year.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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On May 26, the royal couple will visit a large park in Ottawa and meet vendors and artists, according to Buckingham Palace.—
Michael Holden,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Spring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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