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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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Stewart and dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, spent a whopping five years developing it.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The doctors are meticulous about the medical side of operations, spending two years cherry picking the best new technologies and recruiting a team of doctors and therapists from some of Europe’s most respected spas, including Lanserhof, Chenot, and the Mayr clinics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Teams with mature agent adoption generated far more campaign variations and achieved higher client satisfaction, even while spending less time on campaign development.
—Byjonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spend
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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