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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
March inflation was the second-lowest reading in the personal consumption expenditures price index since February 2021.
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Tobias Burns, The Hill, 7 May 2025
The Village Board voted unanimously on April 8 to approve $163 million in expenditures, up $16.5 million from last year’s budget of $146.5 million, according to Village Manager Cara Pavlicek.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
President Trump’s 2026 budget plan would slash non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion while increasing expenditures on national security, according to White House statements Friday.
—Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
In fiscal year 2024, of the $2 billion in total research expenditures at the university, $1.2 billion came in through federal research grants, with $762 million from NIH alone.
—Brady Thomas West, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
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Tobias Burns, The Hill, 7 May 2025
The Village Board voted unanimously on April 8 to approve $163 million in expenditures, up $16.5 million from last year’s budget of $146.5 million, according to Village Manager Cara Pavlicek.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
President Trump’s 2026 budget plan would slash non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion while increasing expenditures on national security, according to White House statements Friday.
—Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
In fiscal year 2024, of the $2 billion in total research expenditures at the university, $1.2 billion came in through federal research grants, with $762 million from NIH alone.
—Brady Thomas West, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditure
Noun
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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However, thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, including predator control programs, habitat restoration, and breeding initiatives, several kiwi species have seen rebounds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The Capitals did a better job of countering in Game 2 and tied the series behind a strong two-way effort from Tom Wilson.—
Aaron Beard,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Nevin worked as a consultant on 800 Broadway (about the unit mix, not the amenities) and said all new luxury towers downtown need to charge high rents to make up for the cost of construction.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Laundry sanitizers are also recommended for washing work clothes that have been contaminated with pathogens of human, animal, or agricultural origin.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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High calcium levels can affect how fast your heart beats and how well other heart medications work.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditure. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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