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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3
as in wasting
to use up carelessly
spent all his energy on impractical schemes
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Recent Examples of spending
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.
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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
In early 2025, Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, reported spending north of $63,000 on a three-day trip to New Orleans that fell over Super Bowl weekend in that city.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The couple also buys certain items in bulk from an organic food supplier, spending an average of about $300 a month on staples like rice, oats, olive oil, nuts and cheese.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Palestinians are spending their third winter displaced, said Sam Rose, acting director of Gaza affairs at UNRWA, adding that insufficient items for shelter had entered the enclave.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead of spending $10 billion annually to subsidize imports, that money will instead go directly to 80 million Iranians in the form of credit to buy certain goods.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Zito is spending a few days in San Diego, surfing and reconnecting with old friends.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Roav V1 Sneakers Boosted with cloud-like comfort, the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Roav V1 Sneakers are perfect for anyone spending long days on their feet—think of them as your personal sightseeing sneaker.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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
In early 2025, Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, reported spending north of $63,000 on a three-day trip to New Orleans that fell over Super Bowl weekend in that city.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The couple also buys certain items in bulk from an organic food supplier, spending an average of about $300 a month on staples like rice, oats, olive oil, nuts and cheese.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Palestinians are spending their third winter displaced, said Sam Rose, acting director of Gaza affairs at UNRWA, adding that insufficient items for shelter had entered the enclave.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead of spending $10 billion annually to subsidize imports, that money will instead go directly to 80 million Iranians in the form of credit to buy certain goods.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Zito is spending a few days in San Diego, surfing and reconnecting with old friends.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Roav V1 Sneakers Boosted with cloud-like comfort, the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Roav V1 Sneakers are perfect for anyone spending long days on their feet—think of them as your personal sightseeing sneaker.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Indoor poinsettias should be repotted out of poorly draining pots as soon as possible, while outdoor plants should only be transplanted outside when temperatures are above 50°F.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a base layer of well-draining potting mix to the bottom of the new pot, about a few inches deep.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The loss dropped Sacramento to 8-29, half a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference, while the Kings’ losing streak extended to six games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pair have both been criticised for their roles in England losing the Ashes in Australia yet again, with the home side wrapping up the series in a record-equalling 11 days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 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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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spending. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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