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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, 4 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
The more tokens expended, the more productive that employee’s AI agents were, or at least, the more AI-forward and innovative that employee was trying to be.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
In addition, most of the money dedicated to well plugging is expended through contractors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Probably expended a lot of energy winning the first series.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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
All three boosters were expended, so no sonic boom landings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 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
The more tokens expended, the more productive that employee’s AI agents were, or at least, the more AI-forward and innovative that employee was trying to be.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
In addition, most of the money dedicated to well plugging is expended through contractors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Probably expended a lot of energy winning the first series.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expended
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Toomey spent an afternoon with Hulst in his final weeks.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Crow and Creepy, the call signs of two soldiers from the 24th Mechanized Brigade, have spent 344 and 334 days respectively, non-stop, in frontline dugouts.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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After years of relying on mining, a relatively poor economy that was eventually exhausted, the island turned to tourism.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Jurors exhausted after emotional trial Jurors appeared emotionally exhausted after the verdict.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
4 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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Replacing depleted missile stocks will require sustained investment.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
12 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Alvarez was paid a salary of $58,000 through the organization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The funds, paid out through private lenders including banks and credit unions, were intended to help employers maintain payrolls, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover overhead costs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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While Oklahoma City shot just 10-for-40 from 3-point land (including 0-for-5 from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 1-for-9 from Lu Dort), the Spurs drained 15 3s in 41 attempts, with four each from Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Norrased sought to reassure him, telling him that the water was being drained, and handing over blankets and food.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The area The main point of being here is to be absorbed in the mirage-like, placid beauty of the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And yes, that sound will dissipate and soon will be too faint for my human ears as it is absorbed into space, but Renee Gladman writes that spaces moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Expended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expended. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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