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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Some supporters point to Newcastle’s willingness to spend £50m-plus on Guehi as evidence of a large transfer budget.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Skakel had spent 11 years in prison following his conviction.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Comer claimed the administration's nearly 60,000 employees have spent less than half their time in the office as disability claim processing times have increased since the pandemic.
—arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Skakel had spent 11 years in prison following his conviction.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Comer claimed the administration's nearly 60,000 employees have spent less than half their time in the office as disability claim processing times have increased since the pandemic.
—arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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