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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
From investment committees weighing major capital expenditures to R&D stage gate reviews, organizations rely on committees to make high-stakes go/no-go decisions.
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Tian Chan, Harvard Business Review, 27 June 2025
The May reading of personal consumption expenditures price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
—Brian Evans,alex Harring, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Insufficient staffing disrupts service delivery, increases reliance on costly emergency interventions, and drives long-term expenditures on healthcare.
—Brian Cusack, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
While Intel’s sheer scale and capital expenditure requirements may deter private equity, a consortium or strategic carve-out remains a viable option.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Tian Chan, Harvard Business Review, 27 June 2025
The May reading of personal consumption expenditures price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
—Brian Evans,alex Harring, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Insufficient staffing disrupts service delivery, increases reliance on costly emergency interventions, and drives long-term expenditures on healthcare.
—Brian Cusack, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
While Intel’s sheer scale and capital expenditure requirements may deter private equity, a consortium or strategic carve-out remains a viable option.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditure
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Under the program, up to five new housing projects restricted to those making between 60-100% of the area median income will be exempt from paying property taxes and state sales taxes on construction expenses in return for giving the DHA a small ownership stake in the real estate.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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In addition to the tax cuts, businesses (employers) will be permitted to continue writing off equipment costs and expenses in the first year of purchase.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Separate efforts by the United Nations to distribute limited food have been plagued by armed gangs looting trucks and by crowds of desperate people offloading supplies from convoys.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Botswana is also investing in mitigation efforts by phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting various energy efficiency measures.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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At $299 for the 128GB model (and $399 for 256GB), the headset offers many of the same capabilities as its higher-end sibling, the Meta Quest 3, at nearly half the cost.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The physical, mental, and emotional work required of DSPs does not equal the current median pay rate and is ultimately contributing to employee burnout and turnover.—
Brian Cusack,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Chronic low back pain (LBP) can be debilitating because of its ability to impact important areas of daily life: mobility, work, sleep, and mental well-being.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditure. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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