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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Fei, determined, spends the next 20 years performing throughout Southeast Asia in search of him.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
The average in-state student attending a public four-year institution and living on campus spends $27,100 for one academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
—James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday night, before the Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons, 129-125, Coulibaly spent time in Little Caesars Arena’s visitors’ weight room and on the game court doing some light shooting.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Hudson spent the first four seasons of his career playing offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns before signing with Big Blue.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
The average in-state student attending a public four-year institution and living on campus spends $27,100 for one academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
—James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday night, before the Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons, 129-125, Coulibaly spent time in Little Caesars Arena’s visitors’ weight room and on the game court doing some light shooting.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Hudson spent the first four seasons of his career playing offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns before signing with Big Blue.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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