spent
ˈspent 
; spending
; spending
1
: to expend or waste wealth or strength
2
: to become expended or consumed
3
: to have an orgasm
spender
noun
Examples of spend in a Sentence
I spent $30 on his birthday gift.
They spend a lot on clothes and cars.
I want to buy a new car, but I don't have much money to spend.
Her willingness to spend freely made her popular among her friends.
He spends lavishly on vacations.
I spent my summer at the beach.
She spent eight months living in New York City.
Relaxing with friends is a great way to spend a weekend.
Our cat spends most of his time sleeping.
Too much of my time is spent arguing with customers.
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Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
In Houston, passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport spent hours Tuesday navigating meandering security lines that twisted and turned across multiple floors.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Johnson, who turns 29 in June, has spent the past four seasons with the Eagles.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-A-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
—Dan Mangan,justin Papp, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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