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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
you'll have to drastically cut back on your clothing expenditures if you hope to save anything
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the expenditure of the nation's military might on wars that may or may not involve the national interest
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Recent Examples of expenditure
Physician pay doesn’t even crack the top 3 of health care expenditures, much less account for the rising cost of care.
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Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The company’s capital expenditures, including leases, are projected to reach $146 billion in fiscal 2026, which closes at the end of June.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no way to fund these expenditures without enormous tax increases countywide.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The company expects capital expenditures between $115 billion and $135 billion this year, largely tied to building out AI infrastructure.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The company’s capital expenditures, including leases, are projected to reach $146 billion in fiscal 2026, which closes at the end of June.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no way to fund these expenditures without enormous tax increases countywide.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The company expects capital expenditures between $115 billion and $135 billion this year, largely tied to building out AI infrastructure.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditure
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Documents reviewed by the Miami Herald show that only a portion of the funds handled through TourProdEnter can be clearly tied to legitimate AFA expenses.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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An online fundraiser has also been launched by Brown's family and friends to help cover rebuilding expenses.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At a Tuesday afternoon news conference in Sacramento City Hall, the mother and daughter stood beside their attorney, immigration advocates and local lawmakers — many of whom were involved in a weeks-long effort to bring her home.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the usual efforts around going plastic-free and energy-efficient are in place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lillibridge says his costs have already increased 25% since last year.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The signs opposed the war in Iran, decried the cost of housing and health care, supported Ukraine in its war with Russia and raised the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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These questions linger as Ion goes about his day, looking for work, begging for change, and scarfing down a meal—moments that flash by in quick, propulsive blips.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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These achievements are linked to the longstanding work between the county, local providers and community partners, officials say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditure. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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