ex·pend·able
ik-ˈspen-də-bəl 
: that may be expended: such as
a
: normally used up or consumed in service
expendable supplies like pencils and paper
b
: more easily or economically replaced than rescued, salvaged, or protected
: one that is expendable
—usually used in plural
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Adjective
employees whose jobs are considered expendable
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Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
As a result, Dalton was expendable.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Back then, there were two key expendables and two gifts to offer up; now this system is practically a crafting and management sim all on its own.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
If the Panthers decide to draft a wide receiver early for the third consecutive offseason, Legette could become expendable.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
As a result, Dalton was expendable.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Such is the suffering of the lowly expendables, but spoils of war for the oligarchy of greed and power.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Back then, there were two key expendables and two gifts to offer up; now this system is practically a crafting and management sim all on its own.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Expendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expendable. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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