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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Robach said that her mother spent weeks in the hospital as a result of the incident, while her father spent time in the ICU.
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EW.com, 4 July 2024
Wagner spent his offseason not making mechanical adjustments, but working back from offseason surgery to repair a fractured hand.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024
The War & Treaty have spent the last year gracing award show stages, garnering Grammy nominations, and even earning their first-ever platinum single.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
A lot of boats have spent thousands of dollars on new sails.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024
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EW.com, 4 July 2024
Wagner spent his offseason not making mechanical adjustments, but working back from offseason surgery to repair a fractured hand.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024
The War & Treaty have spent the last year gracing award show stages, garnering Grammy nominations, and even earning their first-ever platinum single.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
A lot of boats have spent thousands of dollars on new sails.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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