Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overspent
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Without the Montreal Protocol, the ozone layer would be dangerously depleted.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026 -
The presence of Franco-Americans in the area can be traced back to 1840-1930, when nearly one million Francophone people emigrated from Quebec where farmlands were depleted and jobs scarce, to work in textile mills in New England.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Residents of Tehran, the Iranian capital, say they are exhausted by the bombs that have battered their city on a daily basis and terrified of the security checkpoints that have popped up looking for spies.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The inside-out tandem of point guard Kiki Rice and 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts — two of six UCLA seniors who played in the Final Four last season — eventually wore down a Minnesota defense that exhausted its hustle capital in the first half.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The sponsor group believes this is a direct result of the large portion of the rental market being consumed by short-term rentals, especially those owned by individuals who do not live in Borrego Springs.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The complaint says Heifler spent weeks discussing the plot with the undercover law enforcement official, and at one point went to scope out Kiswani's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hernández re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year deal as the organization splurged again for some of the top free agents in the market, adding Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz (Hernández’s WBC teammate).—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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So, when the Dodgers splurged last winter, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner offered a measured response.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The most infamous being the 2016 Finals, when the Warriors squandered a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The most recent occurred after suffering an overtime loss to the VCU Rams, after the Tar Heels squandered a 19-point lead.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Heat nearly wasted a 15-point second-half lead, but held on in a contest that included 14 lead changes to improve to 2-7 over its last nine games.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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At locations with little or no planning for floods, contaminants could be released into surrounding communities and taxpayer dollars already invested in remediation could be wasted, the review found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Elders living alone who can no longer cook or clean, who stopped paying their bills or answering the door, who aren’t taking their meds or bathing themselves, who are lost or don’t remember to turn off a stove might get a visit from an adult protective investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the Lions lost a lot of high scoring games, but with Monroe’s consistent pitching success, the team is more well-rounded with an ability to win close, low scoring bouts.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Overspent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspent. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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