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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid (for)
expended
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For optical sensors like cameras and LiDAR, keeping the optical surfaces clean is critical and significant effort is expended on packaging and location of such sensors to prevent contamination from dust and ore particles.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The first-stage booster made a successful 21st liftoff, but was expended to get the satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Paid (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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