OVERSPEND Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

overspend

verb

Definition of overspend

as in to splurge

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Recent Examples of overspend In contemporary fashion, the fastest route to trouble is not always overspending or underexpanding. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 In the non-departmental category, the city is overspending on human resources benefits, and for oil, water and electricity, according to the report. — City News Service, Daily News, 4 June 2026 Transportation is one area where many travelers overspend without realizing it. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026 Costs will continue to increase while our leaders continue to overspend and engage in graft. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overspend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspend

Verb

While smaller rug sizes can be much cheaper, splurging for the 8x10, 9x12, or the largest size appropriate for your space can save you in the long run.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
For those who mostly watch sports and movies, don’t hesitate to splurge a little on this package.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Definition of splurge

Verb

However, Morehouse, who has spent more than a decade campaigning for the return of American children abducted to Japan, doubts the amendment to Japan’s Civil Code will bring significant change.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Berman, who spent 13 years as the NHL’s deputy general counsel and VP of community development, helped the league provide a grant for that program.

— PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of spend

Verb

Every one of those calls consumes tokens and touches a system with its own permissions.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of consume

Verb

According to reports, the Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted in less than 6 years in 2032, and the Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is projected to be depleted in 2033 if Congress fails to act.

— Kaysia Earley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
However, environmental groups are concerned that satellite re-entries could release ozone-depleting chemicals, a topic scientists say needs more research.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Definition of deplete

Verb

There are some people who believe that new residents impoverish and take away from our quality of life and our schools.

— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
At the same time, serving your nation shouldn’t impoverish you or prevent your spouse or children from having a career or saving for retirement.

— Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026

Definition of impoverish

Verb

About half of Florida's 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Norton was deeply moved by audience members who spoke to him after, but he was also exhausted by the emotional and physical strain of the show.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of exhaust

Verb

The firing of Fedorov has led to panic in many Western pro-Ukraine circles, with observers fearing Zelensky is squandering Ukraine’s recent bout of good fortune through firing the mastermind of Ukraine’s drone advancements.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Democrats still have plenty of time to squander their advantage.

— Jack Herrera, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of squander

Verb

Once again, no one is here for the play-acting, the time-wasting, the cheating.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Rather than simply reducing power use across the board, the system attempts to identify exactly when machinery is wasting energy and proposes operational changes that can reduce consumption without disrupting productivity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026