Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspent
Verb
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Court filings reveal that the contingency fund is nearly depleted, with no money left for new applicants, disaster relief, or emergency reserves.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025 -
The contingency fund used for November's partial payment will be depleted, leaving no funds if the shutdown continues.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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After all avenues have been exhausted for finding out who these people are, the chief medical examiner of Alexandroupoli calls the chief imam of Sidiro, which is a Muslim Greek village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lakshmi, who spent nearly 17 years hosting and executive-producing Top Chef before stepping down in 2023, was, understandably, exhausted by the format.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other foods and drinks often consumed include atole, a corn flour beverage, and dark chocolate.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The effort will boost environmentally minded independent designers, emerging talent and students in different ways with the objective being to reshape how fashion is made, produced and consumed.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Brenda Greathouse, Founder and CEO of Legacy Drives Life™, has spent her career at the intersection of information, innovation, and humanity, guiding businesses through this very tech transformation.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The next year, Huffman returned as CEO and spent a decade turning the company around.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Need to know Indians splurged up to $11 billion on gold this Diwali.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tron’s flop comes one week after The Smashing Machine underdelivered to the tune of a $6 million opening; condolences to the 133 of you who splurged on both.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers squandered a 23-12 lead late in the fourth quarter, which included allowing the Rams to recover an onside kick (which was recovered by the kicker himself, Jeff Wilkins).—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Yankees squandered an opportunity to win a championship with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Globally, more than 30 percent of food is wasted each year across the supply chain—from farms and transportation to retail and households.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Globally, more than 30% of all food — from farm to consumer — is wasted annually.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Bucks have lost one game this season.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At least 19 people have lost their lives in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, which battered the island this week as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Caribbean nation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Overspent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspent. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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