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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
Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
As Stivale points out, splurging on too many small accessories can make your porch feel busy and cluttered rather than inviting.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
With Iran qualifying for the World Cup, Arad Ershad had visions of splurging on flights and tickets to attend one of the team’s upcoming first-round matches in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But wealthier consumers are picking up the slack and then some, splurging on luxury and powering gross domestic product growth.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
But wealthier consumers are picking up the slack and then some, splurging on luxury and powering gross domestic product growth.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Consumers are shopping online all the time buying one thing or another, perhaps splurging a bit with their tax refund cash now.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Holmes responded when asked about splurging in free agency.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company has also been splurging on talent for its superintelligence lab and has acquired buzzy AI startups like Moltbook and Manus as part of its ongoing efforts to compete with OpenAI and others.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
As Stivale points out, splurging on too many small accessories can make your porch feel busy and cluttered rather than inviting.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
With Iran qualifying for the World Cup, Arad Ershad had visions of splurging on flights and tickets to attend one of the team’s upcoming first-round matches in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But wealthier consumers are picking up the slack and then some, splurging on luxury and powering gross domestic product growth.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
But wealthier consumers are picking up the slack and then some, splurging on luxury and powering gross domestic product growth.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Consumers are shopping online all the time buying one thing or another, perhaps splurging a bit with their tax refund cash now.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Holmes responded when asked about splurging in free agency.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
Adjective
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Nearly in sync, a third emerges, prompting a chorus of uncontrolled squeals and giddy laughter.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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During the frenzied police response, an Idaho State Patrol trooper deployed a drone that flew off uncontrolled.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s what people are consuming.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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See what else our critics are consuming this week.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was taken into custody and transported to Norwalk police headquarters, where he was charged with two counts of criminal attempt at assault on a police officer, two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment and first-degree threatening.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Boston has not won a playoff series since, finishing last in back-to-back years before returning to the postseason last season and losing to the Yankees in the wild-card round.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Winning is obviously much more fun than losing, but losing is part of it.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the crowd left with free T-shirts, the Spurs received more extravagant clothing from Kelly Olynyk, who celebrated his 35th birthday Sunday by handing out gifts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What was your most extravagant impulse purchase?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Guro Reiten is sitting inside her apartment in Norway, in between spending time with her 5-month-old son and packing her life away.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After a backlash, Kennedy has also pivoted to spending more time talking about less controversial topics like healthy eating — albeit with his own spin, including sharing exaggerated claims that various ailments can be cured by diet alone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That being said, writing this list has been a gluttonous doozy.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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The new Volante and its gluttonous power set a new legacy for the carmaker.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Splurging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurging. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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