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as in expenses
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 efforts
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 expenditures
The measure could incentivize Democrats to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
While numerous vendors, tools and methods reportedly indicate that employers can realize quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs, these expenditures are still increasing.
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Bruce Roffe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our expert take The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express has no annual fee and bonus rewards on a wide range of common expenditures.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Later this week, the government releases its May personal consumption expenditures price index, the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The all-stock deal will add to SpaceX’s considerable AI capital expenditures.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
In many cases, economic impact studies are held up as justification for these expenditures.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
Still, the primary driver of rising expenses is personnel costs, according to the mayor’s office, which account for more than 80% of general fund expenditures.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
But because of its large, aging facilities footprint, these expenditures have become a bottomless pit.
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Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
While numerous vendors, tools and methods reportedly indicate that employers can realize quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs, these expenditures are still increasing.
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Bruce Roffe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our expert take The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express has no annual fee and bonus rewards on a wide range of common expenditures.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Later this week, the government releases its May personal consumption expenditures price index, the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The all-stock deal will add to SpaceX’s considerable AI capital expenditures.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
In many cases, economic impact studies are held up as justification for these expenditures.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
Still, the primary driver of rising expenses is personnel costs, according to the mayor’s office, which account for more than 80% of general fund expenditures.
—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
But because of its large, aging facilities footprint, these expenditures have become a bottomless pit.
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Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditures
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Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.
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In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.
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Populations have since gradually recovered due to conservation efforts.
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Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Compared to these significant costs, the benefits from hosting large-scale data centers are limited, which is why 500 small businesses statewide joined the call for a moratorium.
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.
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Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.
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Recent studies of the river outlet works have shown that managers can operate the backup tubes continuously in a safe way, said Katrina Grantz, the deputy regional director for Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Region, at a conference in Boulder earlier this month.
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“Expenditures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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