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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stress-free time to spend with Mom now that dessert is done and ready to be devoured.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
In Gaza, where El-Haddad spent summers growing up, the tangy lamb stew with sumac, chard and chickpeas is synonymous with joyous occasions, especially the three-day Muslim holiday that breaks the month-long fasting period of Ramadan.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Crypto promoters have been stepping up their lobbying in Washington; crypto firms spent nearly $20 million on lobbying in the first nine months of 2023, according to the watchdog group Open Secrets.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Three of six pups that spent a year with Macomb County Animal Control because they were caught in a legal limbo are putting their best paws forward in new homes, while their three siblings await their turns to connect with forever families.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
The world spent 2023 amazed by the potential of ChatGPT and grappling with its consequences.
—Dan Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
More than 610,000 renter households in the region spend at least 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, according to a recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Later that night, the actress spent a night out on the town with some friends.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In Tucson, the public utility spent over $30 million out-of-pocket to deal with PFAS contamination across its distribution area.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
In Gaza, where El-Haddad spent summers growing up, the tangy lamb stew with sumac, chard and chickpeas is synonymous with joyous occasions, especially the three-day Muslim holiday that breaks the month-long fasting period of Ramadan.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Crypto promoters have been stepping up their lobbying in Washington; crypto firms spent nearly $20 million on lobbying in the first nine months of 2023, according to the watchdog group Open Secrets.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Three of six pups that spent a year with Macomb County Animal Control because they were caught in a legal limbo are putting their best paws forward in new homes, while their three siblings await their turns to connect with forever families.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
The world spent 2023 amazed by the potential of ChatGPT and grappling with its consequences.
—Dan Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
More than 610,000 renter households in the region spend at least 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, according to a recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Later that night, the actress spent a night out on the town with some friends.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In Tucson, the public utility spent over $30 million out-of-pocket to deal with PFAS contamination across its distribution area.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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