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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Soliman spent about four years at Cincinnati Children's, first arriving in the United States in 2014 after being persecuted in his native Egypt for work in support of freelance journalists.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
Pyne spent 15 seasons there as a firefighter, some of them living in an old cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
The low-budget indie production, which Zhou plans to direct, is scheduled to begin production in October and spend about three weeks filming.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
No weekends spent at the other parent's house, no shared birthday celebrations, no one to collaborate with on anything from potty training to discipline.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
Pyne spent 15 seasons there as a firefighter, some of them living in an old cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
The low-budget indie production, which Zhou plans to direct, is scheduled to begin production in October and spend about three weeks filming.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
No weekends spent at the other parent's house, no shared birthday celebrations, no one to collaborate with on anything from potty training to discipline.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spend
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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