spent
ˈspent 
; spending
; spending
1
: to expend or waste wealth or strength
2
: to become expended or consumed
3
: to have an orgasm
spender
noun
Synonyms
Examples of spend in a Sentence
I spent $30 on his birthday gift.
They spend a lot on clothes and cars.
I want to buy a new car, but I don't have much money to spend.
Her willingness to spend freely made her popular among her friends.
He spends lavishly on vacations.
I spent my summer at the beach.
She spent eight months living in New York City.
Relaxing with friends is a great way to spend a weekend.
Our cat spends most of his time sleeping.
Too much of my time is spent arguing with customers.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
American and Arab mediators have spent nearly a year trying to broker a cease-fire and hostage release, but those efforts have repeatedly stalled.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
To qualify for Insider status, customers need only sign up, while VIB members gain access to additional benefits after spending $350 annually.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 1 Jan. 2025
Jason Bonham, meanwhile, spent much of the summer playing with Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Joe Satriani on the Best of All Worlds tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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