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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Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
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Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Soon after, another hurdle appeared: a recurring inguinal hernia that led to frequent hospital visits, including spending Christmas Day in the emergency room.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
On Friday, the 27-year-old actress, who has not publicly commented on the ad or its mixed reception, shared a carousel of photos on Instagram in which she was seen rocking a pair of oversized blue jeans and a white lace-front crop top while spending a night out at a bar with friends.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
But since paying $4.72 million to YMCA of Central Florida for the 70-acre idyllic playground in northwest Orange County, the city has spent $3.62 million on camp improvements and operations while generating less than a million dollars in revenue over a four-year period.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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