as in to splurge
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Recent Examples of overspend
As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts, a new survey shows most U.S. adults don’t think the government is overspending on the programs the GOP has focused on cutting, like Medicaid and food stamps.
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Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The union said the district is overspending on things such as legal services, public relations and consulting.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Many Hollywood workers have struggled to find roles, as studios cut down on their programming after the 2023 actor and writer strikes and after overspending during the streaming wars.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
For example, our agent once noticed a drop in CTR and restarted an ad campaign on its own, overspending the budget.
—Dima Raketa, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The union said the district is overspending on things such as legal services, public relations and consulting.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Many Hollywood workers have struggled to find roles, as studios cut down on their programming after the 2023 actor and writer strikes and after overspending during the streaming wars.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
For example, our agent once noticed a drop in CTR and restarted an ad campaign on its own, overspending the budget.
—Dima Raketa, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspend
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The duo discovered that Stoner’s business team had mismanaged finances, splurging on lavish gifts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The paradox isn’t that consumers have stopped splurging.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, another hurdle appeared: a recurring inguinal hernia that led to frequent hospital visits, including spending Christmas Day in the emergency room.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beijing has long lacked the enforcement procedures to crack down on investors who spend at least half the year in China but evade a 20% tax on overseas income.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Together, these two foods accounted for nearly one in every seven calories consumed in the average American diet, according to the CDC report.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tailgating or consuming alcohol in the festival parking lot is prohibited and will be strictly enforced.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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But here’s one worth saying out loud: ambition should nourish us, not deplete us.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The current budget increases funding, but at a rate less then inflation, further impoverishing our schools.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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This is the opportunity to seek a lasting agreement that benefits both Iranians and the world, one that includes the majority of Iranians who reject a regime that steals their resources, isolates their country, and impoverishes them.—
Roya Boroumand,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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My mother, exhausted, would simply tell us to go to bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ryan Helsley squandered another late lead in Thursday night’s 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, dealing the Mets their 13th loss in 15 games.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Minnesota United squandered a chance to move into second place in the Western Conference with a 2-1 loss to Colorado at Allianz Field on Sunday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Aug. 2025
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Lastly, the amount of young talent that has been wasted and moved along without any opportunity to prove themselves.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The game got underway following a 35-minute weather delay caused by heavy rain earlier in the evening, but the Mets wasted little time attacking Mariners starter George Kirby.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspend. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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