as in uncontrolled
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in consuming
informal
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of splurging
Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Dahlquist and his business partners marketed their version by splurging on 11th-row, 50-yard-line seats to a Bears-Packers game in 2013, cheering until the TV cameras noticed.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
One thing Lindenmeyr always recommends splurging on in the name of relaxation?
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Dahlquist and his business partners marketed their version by splurging on 11th-row, 50-yard-line seats to a Bears-Packers game in 2013, cheering until the TV cameras noticed.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
Adjective
-
Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism—but chronic uncontrolled inflammation can be harmful and worsen disease, Klein explains.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
-
But the upper stage failed to perform its deorbit burn as planned and ended up crashing back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
-
What’s more, in athletes, typical signs of an eating disorder, such as training for long hours without appropriate breaks for meals or obsessing about only consuming certain healthy foods, can be overlooked due to the normalization of these behaviors in high-level sports.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The father faces 29 charges including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
-
The charges Colin Gray is facing 29 charges related to the shooting, including two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, five counts of reckless conduct and 20 counts of child cruelty.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Sewald came to the Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners in a trade deadline deal in 2023 and helped the D-backs make a surprise run to the Fall Classic before losing to the Texas Rangers in five games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Businesses are losing foot traffic, changing their hours or closing entirely.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
For Araminta, a woman who has always lived within society’s strictures, Sophie is just another rule to follow — and Leung does so with sneering menace, extravagant goth gowns, and a purposefully maternal approach.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
-
These experiences are undeniably extravagant—and also fleeting.—
Melissa Petro,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The fiscal angst is most obvious in urban school districts, where enrollment declines are most severe and where unions are the strongest, often spending heavily to elect friendly school board members.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Pritzker’s $56 billion election-year budget plan represents one of the smallest increases in state spending the governor has proposed since the governor took office in 2019.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
-
The compound works, and while her gluttonous binges become increasingly uncontrolled — filmed by James and DP Charlie Sarroff like woozy Francis Bacon images — her weight keeps plummeting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The selling pressure appears to be exhausting itself, setting the stage for a classic snap-back rally.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Splurging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurging. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
