as in spenders
someone who carelessly spends money
the spendthrift managed to blow all of his inheritance in a single year
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Noun
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Instead, in Illinois, millions of dollars in negative ads from outside spenders dominated the airwaves.—
David Daley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Meta’s stock options may represent a new chapter in the AI-era talent war that’s already seen top technologists command nine-figure pay deals, with Meta among the top spenders.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Spendthrifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spendthrifts. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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