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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
Afterward, Miller — whose campaign opponents say is supported by around $5 million in campaign contributions and independent expenditures tied to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a group that advocates for Israel’s interests — pushed back against Peters’ criticism.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
When Gavin Newsom became governor of California in early 2019, general fund expenditures were $147 billion.
—Jim Doti, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
According to the most recent available data, adults ages 55 to 64 averaged $84,946 in total annual expenditures in 2024 — roughly $7,079 per month.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite the fact that mental health parity has been paused and Medicaid financing (responsible for more than a quarter of all behavioral health expenditures) is on the ropes, there are some promising recent developments on mental illness and addiction.
—Anand Parekh, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
When Gavin Newsom became governor of California in early 2019, general fund expenditures were $147 billion.
—Jim Doti, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
According to the most recent available data, adults ages 55 to 64 averaged $84,946 in total annual expenditures in 2024 — roughly $7,079 per month.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite the fact that mental health parity has been paused and Medicaid financing (responsible for more than a quarter of all behavioral health expenditures) is on the ropes, there are some promising recent developments on mental illness and addiction.
—Anand Parekh, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditure
Noun
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Crandall said funds raised will assist with funeral and memorial expenses, travel costs and other unexpected costs.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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This income covers official, charitable, and private expenses of William, his wife Kate Middleton, and their three children.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cost is nearly nine hundred million dollars a day, the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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This requires an ability to navigate the ever-changing tech systems that store and distribute information (often in ways that are not at all intuitive) while also understanding the essentials of the actual work being done.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditure. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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