1
as in paying
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 consuming
to make complete use of
the town has already spent its budget for snow removal, and it's only January
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as in wasting
to use up carelessly
spent all his energy on impractical schemes
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Recent Examples of spending
Some warning signs to watch out for include your child being more socially withdrawn, spending more time on electronic devices or their grades dropping.
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Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Councilmember Gary Kendrick said the city could not justify spending so much on such a program.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Being closer to home and spending more time with my family makes this opportunity especially meaningful to me.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Especially considering that Baker-Mazara never returned, spending the entire second half on the sideline.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Other investments will likely include spending to acquire greater capabilities to counter unmanned aerial systems, as well as additional drone capabilities, Visser says.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
And just in case, she was laid to rest with some local currency, or spending cash, almost 1,000 Kaiyuan Tongbao coins tied to her waist and right leg, as per Arkeonews reported.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As the Carolina Panthers snapped a seven-season drought to claim the NFC South title, the Charlotte region may see another tourism spending boost from the team’s home playoff game last Saturday.
—Chase Jordan
january 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Councilmember Gary Kendrick said the city could not justify spending so much on such a program.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Being closer to home and spending more time with my family makes this opportunity especially meaningful to me.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Especially considering that Baker-Mazara never returned, spending the entire second half on the sideline.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Other investments will likely include spending to acquire greater capabilities to counter unmanned aerial systems, as well as additional drone capabilities, Visser says.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
And just in case, she was laid to rest with some local currency, or spending cash, almost 1,000 Kaiyuan Tongbao coins tied to her waist and right leg, as per Arkeonews reported.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As the Carolina Panthers snapped a seven-season drought to claim the NFC South title, the Charlotte region may see another tourism spending boost from the team’s home playoff game last Saturday.
—Chase Jordan
january 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spending
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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No one likes paying for insurance — and mounting premiums in 2025 didn't help matters.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here's what regularly consuming olive oil can do for the body, as explained by dietitians.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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For most people, consuming enough protein isn’t an issue, Taub-Dix said.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t bother wasting your money—using it more than once a day won’t yield ‘better’ or faster results.—
Ali Pantony,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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People become paralyzed by choice and the risk of wasting time on something bad.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kikivivi Satin Ballet Sneakers These ballet sneakers are giving Vivaia but for way, way less.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Use a loose, fast-draining potting mix that pairs nutritious soil with big pieces of orchid bark, pumice, or perlite.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Balsam fir is native to moist woods and prefers well-draining, acidic soil over dense, clay soil.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Tigers, who beat Texas 70-65, were in the top 10 most of the season before losing their first two SEC games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jovanny Hernandez followed stories of immigration throughout the year, including Judge Hannah Dugan’s obstruction charges and Yessenia Ruano’s decision to return to El Salvador after exhausting options in Milwaukee.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Nancy went out to work in the fields and took a job in a school cafeteria, exhausting herself to hold on to the children.—
Alex Abramovich,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The plant will focus on advanced packaging, which involves combining multiple memory chips into a single, high-density unit to improve performance and energy efficiency while reducing overall size.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team achieved a 20 percent reduction in turbine weight per megawatt compared to the industry average, assisting with installation while also reducing costs.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Spending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spending. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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