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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
you'll have to drastically cut back on your clothing expenditures if you hope to save anything
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the expenditure of the nation's military might on wars that may or may not involve the national interest
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Recent Examples of expenditure
Equinor also said only about 10% of capital expenditures will go toward its power business.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Capital expenditure could surpass $700 billion a year by 2031 in one estimate.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The cold water may prompt your body to use a bit more energy to maintain internal body temperature, resulting in a modest, temporary increase in calorie expenditure.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
But because of its large, aging facilities footprint, these expenditures have become a bottomless pit.
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Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Capital expenditure could surpass $700 billion a year by 2031 in one estimate.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The cold water may prompt your body to use a bit more energy to maintain internal body temperature, resulting in a modest, temporary increase in calorie expenditure.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
But because of its large, aging facilities footprint, these expenditures have become a bottomless pit.
—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expenditure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditure
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Everyone on the trip can collaborate to build the perfect itinerary, easily share flight details, create checklists, and keep track of expenses and who owes what.
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MetLife is poised to lead the industry in margin expansion (20–25 bps annually) by keeping expense growth firmly below revenue gains.
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A bit of a surprise here, as the Warriors were reportedly shopping the 11th pick in an effort to bolster their roster with a win-now player.
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The search stems from a years-long effort by authorities to revisit information connected to Mansfield, whose family lived on Centerwood Avenue in Hernando County.
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Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditure. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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