SPLURGED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

splurged

verb

past tense of splurge

as in consumed

informal to spend more money than usual on something for yourself You should let yourself splurge once in a while.

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Recent Examples of splurged E-commerce boomed during the pandemic, when shoppers, flush with stimulus cash, splurged on new items. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 While shopping for purses, Cardi also splurged on a pair of red knee-high boots with gold heels. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 More than a quarter of the total audience splurged for premium large-format screenings that can carry steeper price tags. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 June 2026 The couple splurged on full insulation, making the shed comfortable year-round, and outfitted it with an affordable IKEA sink for when Ashlie cans pickles and distills essential oils. — Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026 One day in 1930, as the story goes, Uncle Pat grew tired of eating pork tubes and splurged for steak at the butcher. — Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026 Hernández re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year deal as the organization splurged again for some of the top free agents in the market, adding Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz (Hernández’s WBC teammate). — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 So, when the Dodgers splurged last winter, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner offered a measured response. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 Texas State splurged in the transfer portal and brought players from Kinne's Incarnate Word team following his hire. — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026

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Potential Risks of Drinking Green Tea Green tea is generally considered safe and healthy when consumed in normal amounts, such as a few cups a day.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 15 Sep. 2026
As the Iranian war consumed the White House’s attention, the situation in Gaza all but collapsed.

— Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of consumed

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But having an awards show that celebrates television presented on a streaming platform behind a pay wall would be a major symbolic statement that traditional viewing on the networks has lost its cultural relevance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Officers said the vehicle traveled to the right and struck a curb and a tree, splitting in two and catching fire, after the driver lost control.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

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This change responds to the numerous college athlete-plaintiffs who have exhausted their NCAA eligibility, but who seek to continue playing or return to competition.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The film’s director, Florian Zeller, has perhaps exhausted the goodwill afforded to him after the Oscar-winning run for 2020’s The Father.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

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