overspend

verb

over·spend ˌō-vər-ˈspend

overspent ˌō-vər-ˈspent

; overspending

Synonyms of overspend next

transitive verb

: to spend or use to excess : exhaust

: to exceed in expenditure

intransitive verb

: 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.

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To avoid overspending during the holidays, people need to plan ahead and create a spending budget, experts say. —

Annie Nova, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 Set a budget: Avoid overspending by deciding on a maximum amount before shopping. Inspect labels: Check brand tags and fabric quality to ensure items are worth the price. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 But, so far, the BRI has overspent and failed to change trade as much as desired. —

Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 To avoid pressure on yourself and overspending on gifts, set a specific spending goal, Matt Watson, the CEO of financial planning app Origin, said to The Associated Press. —

Theara Coleman, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overspend