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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Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
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In return, the Leafs are getting center Nic Roy, who just finished his sixth year in Las Vegas and eighth overall in the NHL after spending his first two with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Her son died six days later, on Thanksgiving Day, after spending nearly a week in a coma.
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Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Start by auditing your calendar and asking yourself: How much of your week is spent on reactive, tactical work?
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In return, the Leafs are getting center Nic Roy, who just finished his sixth year in Las Vegas and eighth overall in the NHL after spending his first two with the Carolina Hurricanes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Her son died six days later, on Thanksgiving Day, after spending nearly a week in a coma.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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