overspend
verb
over·spend
ˌō-vər-ˈspend 
overspent
ˌō-vər-ˈspent
; overspending
; overspending
: to spend beyond one's means
overspender
noun
Examples of overspend in a Sentence
The studio clearly overspent on marketing, and the movie was still a flop.
Recent Examples on the Web
Keep in mind that parents got by for years (and still do) with monitors that played audio only, so there’s no pressure to overspend on a monitor that has all the bells and whistles.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 July 2024
The firm cut staff last year after overspending on podcast deals with influencers and newsmakers.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
As delineated by Comptroller Brad Lander, the city has generally been overspending on multiple services.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2024
Oakland has overspent its tax revenues by more than $100 million annually since 2021.
—Tim Gardner, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 July 2024
The firm cut staff last year after overspending on podcast deals with influencers and newsmakers.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
As delineated by Comptroller Brad Lander, the city has generally been overspending on multiple services.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2024
Oakland has overspent its tax revenues by more than $100 million annually since 2021.
—Tim Gardner, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overspend. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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