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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The twin brothers, who were reported in early 2025 to be alive, spent their 28th birthday in September in captivity.
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Susan Page, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The defense didn’t force a turnover or sack redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr a single time, but the Broncos’ Maddux Madsen spent much of the game running for his life and threw four interceptions.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025
Those viewers stayed in town longer and spent 23% more money, Forbes said.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich after nearly two decades at Tottenham Hotspur — another player choosing to spend their peak years outside of England.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
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Susan Page, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The defense didn’t force a turnover or sack redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr a single time, but the Broncos’ Maddux Madsen spent much of the game running for his life and threw four interceptions.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025
Those viewers stayed in town longer and spent 23% more money, Forbes said.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich after nearly two decades at Tottenham Hotspur — another player choosing to spend their peak years outside of England.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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