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as in spent
to hand over or use up in payment
redecoration will have to wait, since we've just expended our last dollar in buying the house
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as in exhausted
to make complete use of
settlers had to be sure not to expend their supply of firewood before the end of the long winter
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Recent Examples of expended
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
The expended casing was submitted to a national ballistic imaging database, called NIBIN, run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Even during this run to the NBA Finals, while much energy has been expended talking about the excitement in the city and amongst the team’s myriad celebrity fans, remarkably little focus has shifted to the actual basketball players.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The county has since expended $19 million of the funds to complete 53 projects protecting more than 1,900 acres and leveraged more than $34 million in partnership funds, said Emily Jorgensen, Washington County’s planning manager.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Millions had been expended on this four-year-old project only for Sheinbaum’s government to deny the permits necessary for its completion.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
At least 18 craters could be seen at a pair of the entrances, indicating just how many munitions were expended to block the tunnels.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
For optical sensors like cameras and LiDAR, keeping the optical surfaces clean is critical and significant effort is expended on packaging and location of such sensors to prevent contamination from dust and ore particles.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The first-stage booster made a successful 21st liftoff, but was expended to get the satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Authorities on Wednesday also noted the resources expended on a fake emergency.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Power said members of the Detective Division responded to the scene and found several bullet holes on the outside of the building as well as several expended shell casings in the parking lot.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
The expended casing was submitted to a national ballistic imaging database, called NIBIN, run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Even during this run to the NBA Finals, while much energy has been expended talking about the excitement in the city and amongst the team’s myriad celebrity fans, remarkably little focus has shifted to the actual basketball players.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The county has since expended $19 million of the funds to complete 53 projects protecting more than 1,900 acres and leveraged more than $34 million in partnership funds, said Emily Jorgensen, Washington County’s planning manager.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Millions had been expended on this four-year-old project only for Sheinbaum’s government to deny the permits necessary for its completion.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
At least 18 craters could be seen at a pair of the entrances, indicating just how many munitions were expended to block the tunnels.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
For optical sensors like cameras and LiDAR, keeping the optical surfaces clean is critical and significant effort is expended on packaging and location of such sensors to prevent contamination from dust and ore particles.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The first-stage booster made a successful 21st liftoff, but was expended to get the satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Authorities on Wednesday also noted the resources expended on a fake emergency.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expended
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In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The 52-year-old Utah resident spent a full day traveling between thrift stores, used bookstores and independent bookshops, filling her car with enough reading material to carry her through the year.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Federal pandemic-relief funds were exhausted in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The forecast shows the trust fund will be exhausted three months earlier than was predicted last year.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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However, Societe Generale warns that the market will ultimately require higher oil prices moving forward as global inventories are depleted and strategic reserves require rebuilding.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But while a cash prize might be dangled, it's often never paid — particularly if the kid carrying out the crime gets busted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Swift and Kelce reportedly paid $3 million to rent the 820,000-square-foot Madison Square Garden for three days — one to set up, one for the nuptials, and one to strike everything, according to TMZ.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Tied with Charley Hull, Gaby Lopez and In Gee Chun at seven under, Korda drained a birdie on 17 to take the lead before her par putt of 18 curled into the hole.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Glen Canyon Institute and canyon activists for years have argued that Lake Powell should be drained and the Colorado River allowed to again flow freely through Glen Canyon.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Even after trust fund depletion, the system will continue issuing benefits, albeit at reduced amounts.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Elevated oil prices also made up for reduced export volumes and should provide some relief for the current account and fiscal balances this year.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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What likely happened, the team explains, is that the planet spiraled inwards towards the star, became orbitally unstable, and was eventually absorbed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Renwick’s belief that athleticwear designers were for too long a time absorbed in making men’s lives easier — and efforts to reverse this pattern by turning its gaze towards women — completely revolutionized the industry, which is why the brand is a no-brainer addition to this article.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expended. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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