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as in expenses
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
you'll have to drastically cut back on your clothing expenditures if you hope to save anything
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as in efforts
the active use of energy in producing a result
the expenditure of the nation's military might on wars that may or may not involve the national interest
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Recent Examples of expenditures
Independent expenditures supporting Steyer’s bid for governor have been minimal compared with the record-breaking $212 million Steyer has donated to his own campaign as of Monday, according to the California secretary of state’s office.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Capital expenditures are surging while free cash flow is weakening.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Hyperscalers — Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Oracle — are projected to spend $658 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 alone, growing at a 20% annual clip through 2030.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
To reassure unit owners that all expenditures are above board, associations should provide them with periodic reports.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Independent expenditures and campaigns cannot coordinate, under campaign finance law.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Nvidia’s earnings report left traders underwhelmed, but CEO Jensen Huang’s estimates for AI capital expenditures could blow Wall Street’s forecasts out of the water.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Of all our national expenditures, national defense is probably the least controversial of all.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Its top finance executive said on a call with investors in late April that this year’s capital expenditures may climb as high as $190 billion.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Capital expenditures are surging while free cash flow is weakening.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Hyperscalers — Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Oracle — are projected to spend $658 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 alone, growing at a 20% annual clip through 2030.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
To reassure unit owners that all expenditures are above board, associations should provide them with periodic reports.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Independent expenditures and campaigns cannot coordinate, under campaign finance law.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Nvidia’s earnings report left traders underwhelmed, but CEO Jensen Huang’s estimates for AI capital expenditures could blow Wall Street’s forecasts out of the water.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Of all our national expenditures, national defense is probably the least controversial of all.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Its top finance executive said on a call with investors in late April that this year’s capital expenditures may climb as high as $190 billion.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditures
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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What's the latest on efforts to cool the chemical tank?—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Their efforts have resulted in access policy changes in some states, including Massachusetts and Washington, but elsewhere reforms are happening slowly or not at all.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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As workers and retirees decide where to live, states that have low tax and regulatory burdens, targeted relief, and stronger budget discipline tend to gain residents, income, and reduce costs for families.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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That’s what makes pilots the best barometers for how well a piece of luggage works.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The honorees’ works include accounts of a rural community’s life during World War I, the evolution of a commuter suburb and how a Cook County election controversy led to a landmark Supreme Court decision.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expenditures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditures. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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