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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Craig opted to spend one more season in college before heading to the pros.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The club have spent more than £50million ($67m, €57m) on removing managers since Ferguson left the role.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Perhaps no American official has spent more time face-to-face with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro than Roger Carstens.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Kassidy especially enjoys spending quality time with adults and responds well to positive attention and encouragement.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The club have spent more than £50million ($67m, €57m) on removing managers since Ferguson left the role.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Perhaps no American official has spent more time face-to-face with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro than Roger Carstens.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Kassidy especially enjoys spending quality time with adults and responds well to positive attention and encouragement.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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