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
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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Idaho lawmakers spent hours debating a surge in rodents menacing Boise-area gardens and kitchens and threatening agriculture and public health.
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Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez, who hails from the blue collar city of Wichita Falls, Texas, and spent the past four years in the hardworking city of Lubbock, Texas, finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Jamal Murray, who enjoyed his best regular season, looks spent when facing McDaniels.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
This is a developmental pick, to be sure, but an interesting one for a team with some time to spend on just such a project.
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Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez, who hails from the blue collar city of Wichita Falls, Texas, and spent the past four years in the hardworking city of Lubbock, Texas, finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Jamal Murray, who enjoyed his best regular season, looks spent when facing McDaniels.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
This is a developmental pick, to be sure, but an interesting one for a team with some time to spend on just such a project.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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