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adjective

as in uncontrolled

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verb

present participle of splurge
as in consuming
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 splurging
Verb
Closer to home, Liverpool have shown the pitfalls of an expensive facelift, splurging record sums on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak last summer only to free-fall from champions to a meek fifth-place finish. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 In April, Williams hammered out a two-year extension that pushed off retirement talk and let the 49ers focus elsewhere in the draft instead of splurging on a replacement. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Whether shoppers are grabbing a traditional half-gallon or splurging on a unique pint, the current relief might be a little bit sweeter on their wallets this weekend. — Isabelle Labianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 The Hollywood project portrayed Belfort and his friends using drugs while splurging on luxury goods and participating in illicit activities. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Travel may be getting more expensive, but that isn’t stopping Americans from splurging on bucket-list vacations. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 While smaller rug sizes can be much cheaper, splurging for the 8x10, 9x12, or the largest size appropriate for your space can save you in the long run. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Flush with this newfound wealth, a growing number of South Korean retail investors are splurging on luxury goods like those sold at Shinsegae, according to analysts. — John Kang, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Taken together, the Prime Day 2026 data paints a portrait of a consumer base that is active but strained, spending but not splurging, and increasingly reliant on financial instruments — and retail events — to manage the gap between income and anxiety. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
  1. uncontrolled
  2. consuming
  3. reckless
  4. losing
  5. extravagant
  6. spending
  7. gluttonous
  8. exhausting
Adjective
  • Their venom disrupts blood clotting and can cause uncontrolled bleeding, shock, kidney damage, and organ failure.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While adding a tiny amount of salt to your coffee is generally safe, people on a low-salt diet or those with uncontrolled high blood pressure should consult a healthcare provider to see if this is a wise choice for them.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncontrolled
Verb
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after consuming the bacteria, the CDC says.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of consuming
Adjective
  • Authorities say the employee who discharged the firearm has been charged with reckless conduct.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family filed a summons with notice against Durnan in Manhattan Supreme Court, accusing him of assault, gross negligence, and reckless and wanton conduct in connection with the woman’s death.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reckless
Verb
  • This is good energy for planning a date, creative project, or one-on-one conversation that needs structure without losing spark.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is breaking her silence about losing her title weeks after winning the state pageant.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of losing
Adjective
  • Arendt comes most fully alive, though, when Meyer lets her own extravagant, commanding voice carry the story forward.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ric Flair is known for his flamboyant promos and extravagant pro wrestling career that included several world championship runs across multiple promotions at his peak.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Verb
  • At 28 years old, the sizeable outlay on the Brazilian midfielder continues Arsenal’s ploy of spending big money on players who can immediately improve their first team.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But that also means that a large number of folks who don't have so many assets might be better off spending their dollars on risk management and insurance.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of spending
Adjective
  • There’s a gluttonous amount of food content out there waiting to be devoured, but none of it is like Emeril Live.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
  • As in all things, Falstaff is led by his belly, a gargantuan metaphor for his gluttonous nature.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of gluttonous
Verb
  • The ruling involves 16 men's basketball players who sued the NCAA in Cobb County Superior Court in July after exhausting four seasons of college eligibility.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Countless veterans whom Perry had gotten to know had experienced similarly stark recoveries after exhausting conventional treatments for brain injuries and trauma, and turning to ibogaine.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhausting

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