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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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
Consumers have been optimizing their spending for years, Thomas said, by making smart decisions to have the ability to still spend, particularly on discretionary items.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Despite his reduced income, he's been spending excessively on takeout.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The trio have spent 220 days in space on this mission, which is the fourth flight for Pettit and Ovchinin and the second for Vagner.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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