as in to splurge
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Recent Examples of overspend
Our expert, John R. Delaney is super impressed and has praised this router in his review, highlighting its solid performance and affordability for anyone ready to dip into Wi-Fi 7 and doesn't wish to overspend.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Trump official acknowledges 9 detainee deaths in ICE custody, disputes overspending.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 16 May 2025
California is facing an additional $12-billion state budget shortfall next year, a deficit largely caused by overspending that Gov. Gavin Newsom said was made worse by President Trump’s federal tariff policy.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Complicating matters was the fact that after being burned by overspending for projects and packages at festivals in the past, tech giants like Apple and Amazon have instead concentrated on producing in-house content.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Trump official acknowledges 9 detainee deaths in ICE custody, disputes overspending.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 16 May 2025
California is facing an additional $12-billion state budget shortfall next year, a deficit largely caused by overspending that Gov. Gavin Newsom said was made worse by President Trump’s federal tariff policy.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Complicating matters was the fact that after being burned by overspending for projects and packages at festivals in the past, tech giants like Apple and Amazon have instead concentrated on producing in-house content.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspend
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Gazing out from the iconic arched windows overlooking Central Park is a quintessential Manhattan experience for the well-heeled perfect — the perfect escape from paparazzi for some, the Independence Day splurge for others.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Doing some research ahead of time can help avoid going hungry or having to splurge at the airport.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Amos has led Aflac for 35 years and has spent more than five decades at the company his family founded.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Her son died six days later, on Thanksgiving Day, after spending nearly a week in a coma.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The company has consistently consumed cash while struggling to scale production within the competitive semiconductor landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Close to 18% of people who regularly eat fruits reported better sleep, along with 12% of people who consume a lot of vegetables, and 13% of people who drink herbal tea.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The basalt is a stand-in for both early Earth and soil that has been depleted by factors such as years of growing a single crop.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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He then was cut following his third training camp with the team, joined the New York Giants’ practice squad before being called back to Carolina after starting injuries temporarily depleted the 2024 team.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 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 universe may indeed be mysterious, but our response to this technological revolution will determine whether that mystery enriches or impoverishes the human experience.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Unlike many other raptors that rely on sudden ambush attacks, the gyrfalcon excels at long chases across tundra and icy terrain, often locking onto prey and keeping pursuit until the target is exhausted.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Buehler allowed four runs over a listless four-inning performance, and the offense squandered several key scoring chances late.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Whether lawmakers, regulators and industry leaders seize this moment or squander it could help determine whether the U.S. healthcare system sinks further or finally begins to heal.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Let what’s leaving go swiftly, and don’t waste time looking back.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Close more deals, waste less time, and build trust faster than ever before.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspend. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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