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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Detroit took a 3-0 lead in the top of the fourth and Boston spent the next five innings scratching and clawing.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
She and Scott Shriner got married in 2005 and have spent more than two decades together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
The couple plans to spend their lottery prize by donating a portion, setting some money aside for their grandchildren and saving whatever is left.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
His detention came after the family had spent nearly a month in the hospital due to complications from the birth of their baby, Melian, who was born at 31 weeks.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
She and Scott Shriner got married in 2005 and have spent more than two decades together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
The couple plans to spend their lottery prize by donating a portion, setting some money aside for their grandchildren and saving whatever is left.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
His detention came after the family had spent nearly a month in the hospital due to complications from the birth of their baby, Melian, who was born at 31 weeks.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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 29 Sep. 2025.
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