1
as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I always end up spending too much money at the mall
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2
as in to consume
to make complete use of
the town has already spent its budget for snow removal, and it's only January
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3
as in to waste
to use up carelessly
spent all his energy on impractical schemes
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Recent Examples of spend
Moshe Kasher spent Father’s Day in recovery after a cancer diagnosis and throat surgery.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
The super wealthy and corporations using misleadingly named super PACs to influence elections has grown increasingly common and vast amounts of money are being spent.
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Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
According to Variety, Superman had a production budget of $225 million with another $125 million spent on marketing.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Taylor has spent the last four games in the two-hole.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
The super wealthy and corporations using misleadingly named super PACs to influence elections has grown increasingly common and vast amounts of money are being spent.
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Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
According to Variety, Superman had a production budget of $225 million with another $125 million spent on marketing.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Taylor has spent the last four games in the two-hole.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spend
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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Treat Infestations Sprinkling a mix of equal parts borax and sugar can help get rid of bugs like ants and roaches (they’ll be attracted to the sugar and die after consuming the borax).—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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True to the resourceful roots of Southern and Black cuisine, Chef Caldwell ensures nothing goes to waste in his kitchen.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Banana peels are packed with nutrients that go to waste when simply tossed in the trash.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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The hotel’s wellness center offers Ayurvedic herbal scrubs, Reiki, hydrotherapy, lymphatic draining massages, colonics and acupuncture.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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But every time Panama loses possession, Croatia is ready to take up residence in the attacking third.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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The shelf-stable meals are designed to help families whose children lose access to school lunches during the summer months.—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Her blood loss was reportedly so severe that the hospital exhausted its supply of her blood type during treatment.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Jones countered with more than $25 million from his own family fortune, fueling a contest that left both candidates bruised and voters exhausted.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Experts also speculate that the darker blue color may be helping the Reflecting Pool absorb more heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spend. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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