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 Blue Jackets spent the rest of the third scrambling for the tying goal.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
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—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
The drive As is probably the case for most rooftop tents, far more of my time with the Vision XL has been spent in the driver's seat below it than sleeping inside it.
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In order for someone to be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor, they must have been retired for at least three years and spent a minimum of three years with the Steelers organization.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
At the time, it was configured as two condominium units, and the couple spent the next couple of years turning it into an expansive single-family home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
The drive As is probably the case for most rooftop tents, far more of my time with the Vision XL has been spent in the driver's seat below it than sleeping inside it.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
In order for someone to be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor, they must have been retired for at least three years and spent a minimum of three years with the Steelers organization.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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