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as in pays
to hand over or use up in payment
I always end up spending too much money at the mall
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as in consumes
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 loses
to use up carelessly
spent all his energy on impractical schemes
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Recent Examples of spends
Research from It’s Time To Log Off found that the average person spends one full day each week online, while 34% of people had checked Facebook within the last 10 minutes.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Research from It’s Time To Log Off found the average person spends one full day each week online, while 34% of people had checked Facebook within the last 10 minutes.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The efficiency gains are real in that our recruiting team spends less time on initial screens and more time with qualified candidates, going deeper into conversations and selling candidates on the role.
—Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his days teaching and asking some very big questions.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Although Drake spends most of his time dealing with the idea of betrayal, there is at least one sign of reconciliation.
—Peter A. Berry, Variety, 15 May 2026
Baltimore County spends significantly less per resident on fire and EMS services than many comparable jurisdictions.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
San Francisco currently spends about $700 million to $800 million per year on homelessness, aided by the passage in 2018 of the Proposition C gross receipts tax on businesses with annual revenue greater than $50 million, but has yet to make a dent in its intractable homelessness problem.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Research from It’s Time To Log Off found the average person spends one full day each week online, while 34% of people had checked Facebook within the last 10 minutes.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The efficiency gains are real in that our recruiting team spends less time on initial screens and more time with qualified candidates, going deeper into conversations and selling candidates on the role.
—Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his days teaching and asking some very big questions.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Although Drake spends most of his time dealing with the idea of betrayal, there is at least one sign of reconciliation.
—Peter A. Berry, Variety, 15 May 2026
Baltimore County spends significantly less per resident on fire and EMS services than many comparable jurisdictions.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
San Francisco currently spends about $700 million to $800 million per year on homelessness, aided by the passage in 2018 of the Proposition C gross receipts tax on businesses with annual revenue greater than $50 million, but has yet to make a dent in its intractable homelessness problem.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spends
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Cooper’s agent, Felicity Blunt, was one of five Rivals executive producers who delved deep into why the author meant so much to the world and how the show starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson pays tribute to her memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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On average, a medium-sized data center consumes roughly 110 million gallons of water per year for cooling, which is enough to power the annual water use of about 1,000 households.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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According to some reports, globally, this consumes something like 1-2% of global energy consumption.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Also, the president's party typically loses seats in midterm elections.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fix the part that wastes the most energy first.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Each conversion slows the system and wastes energy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Leaking faucets, pipes, and air conditioning units should be repaired, and the ground next to the foundation should be sloped so that surface water drains away from the building.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Most varieties prefer full sun to partial shade and rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This particular pair has a thick sole that absorbs impact on different terrains, plus a comfy sockliner to prevent blisters.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The material absorbs 70% more moisture than cotton to help keep you cool and dry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Spends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spends. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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