: an unrestrained indulgence in or outburst of an activity
a buying spree
also
: a drunken revel : binge
Synonyms of spree
Examples of spree in a Sentence
went on a spending spree
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In the second half of the year, in particular, shares were held back by investor concerns over CEO Nikesh Arora's dealmaking spree.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that China's commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.
—Democrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo is also on a building spree.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that Beijing’s commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.
—Hallie Gu, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that China's commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.
—Democrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo is also on a building spree.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that Beijing’s commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.
—Hallie Gu, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Spree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spree. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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spree
noun
: an outburst of activity
a buying spree
Geographical Definition
Spree
geographical name
ˈshprā 
ˈsprā
river 247 miles (397 kilometers) long in eastern Germany flowing north into the Havel River
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