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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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
The pair even appeared to be spending the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantining together.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 13 May 2025
Jones spent a decade at the USOPC from 2010 to 2020, working with Team USA through five Olympic and Paralympic Games.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
The pair even appeared to be spending the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantining together.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 13 May 2025
Jones spent a decade at the USOPC from 2010 to 2020, working with Team USA through five Olympic and Paralympic Games.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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