spree

noun

ˈsprē

Synonyms of spree next

: an unrestrained indulgence in or outburst of an activity

a buying spree

also : a drunken revel : binge

Examples of spree in a Sentence

went on a spending spree

Recent Examples on the Web Set in the 1920s, the crime drama epic revolves around the killing spree of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma, who reside on priceless oil fields. —

Michaela Zee, Variety, 24 Sep. 2023 Prosecutors alleged the group had set out on a deadly crime spree before killing Preston and selling her gun in an effort to get money for a barbecue. —

Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023 Much of the agency’s hiring spree will replace these labor shortages rather than fill new posts. —

Erica Neuman, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2023 While hunting for his gold coins, the leprechaun causes a killing spree, leading a group of people to try to stop the devastation. —

Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 6 Sep. 2023 Over the previous few months, AFL had launched a spree of lawsuits and legal threats against various companies. —

Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2023 Big investors went on an apartment buying spree in the Phoenix area in 2021-22, paying record prices and hiking rents. —

Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023 Analysts say traders are gearing up for the incoming spree of corporate bond issuance, selling Treasurys to free up cash for fresh buying. —

Eric Wallerstein, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2023 More:Is Louisville’s homeless camp ‘clearing spree’ making the problem worse? —

Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2023 See More

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