overspend
verb
over·spend
ˌō-vər-ˈspend 
overspent
ˌō-vər-ˈspent
; overspending
; overspending
: to spend beyond one's means
overspender
noun
Examples of overspend in a Sentence
The studio clearly overspent on marketing, and the movie was still a flop.
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Costs will continue to increase while our leaders continue to overspend and engage in graft.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
But in that towering proposal, experts say there’s obvious signs of waste and overspend.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Quince What’s the secret to building a capsule wardrobe filled with timeless pieces without overspending?
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The City Council is now weighing how to respond to years of resident demand without overspending.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
But in that towering proposal, experts say there’s obvious signs of waste and overspend.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Quince What’s the secret to building a capsule wardrobe filled with timeless pieces without overspending?
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The City Council is now weighing how to respond to years of resident demand without overspending.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overspend
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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overspend. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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