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
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.
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The program will give participants the opportunity to spend a year training and working across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
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Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
McPhee spent much of the incoming funds personally.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
The book provides a graphic description of the brutality and corruption at Tucker Unit in Jefferson County, where Murton spent most of his time as a prison manager.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The federal Indigenous budget nearly tripled over the 10 years of the Justin Trudeau government, exceeding $32 billion a year—almost what Canada spent on national defense in the past fiscal year.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
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Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
McPhee spent much of the incoming funds personally.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
The book provides a graphic description of the brutality and corruption at Tucker Unit in Jefferson County, where Murton spent most of his time as a prison manager.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The federal Indigenous budget nearly tripled over the 10 years of the Justin Trudeau government, exceeding $32 billion a year—almost what Canada spent on national defense in the past fiscal year.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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