Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspent
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By late March, the UAE and Kuwait had spent roughly 75% of their Patriot missile interceptor stocks, while Bahrain was estimated to have depleted as much as 87%, according to the Jewish Institute for National Security of America.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Washington started two players on two-way contracts, Juju Reese and Leaky Black, along with veteran Anthony Gill, who has long been one of the last options off the Wizards' bench but has seen regular playing time lately with the roster depleted by injuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This latest denial likely closes the door for Williams to open a dispensary at the Broadway location — having exhausted most administrative routes.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In one panel, children maimed or exhausted by labor stare out bleakly; in another, unemployed men in a small industrial town sit or stand around.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crismon notes that fresh juice should be consumed within three to five days.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crews have spent the last year fixing more than 700 broken streetlights.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old right-hander, who spent his first eight MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, signed a minor league contract with San Diego in February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hernández re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year deal as the organization splurged again for some of the top free agents in the market, adding Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz (Hernández’s WBC teammate).—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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So, when the Dodgers splurged last winter, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner offered a measured response.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Buffalo squandered a three-goal lead before rallying from a two-goal deficit to win 8-7 in an outing that featured more than 100 penalty minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Giants squandered a fantastic seven-inning start by Logan Webb.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Add in the millions upon millions in wasted and unaccounted-for tax dollars exposed by devastating legislative audits.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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But without putting more effort — and money — into stabilizing rural health care systems now, that long-term investment could be wasted.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some athletes are better at moving on to their next phase, while countless others are lost when their bodies can no longer do the activity that gave him their identity, and their purpose.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves, who have lost five of seven, played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury) and four players who started Tuesday night's win at Indiana that clinched their Western Conference playoff spot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Overspent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspent. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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