spend
verb (used with object)
to pay out, disburse, or expend; dispose of (money, wealth, resources, etc.).
spending
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present participleof spend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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By promising to keep rates there well into the future, a central bank could boost investment and spending today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
They alleged this spending constituted a misuse of funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Domino’s has been navigating a difficult environment as inflation-weary consumers become increasingly selective about restaurant spending.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
He initially listed the Brentwood estate for $28.9 million in February 2023, revealing at the time that he was no longer spending much time there.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
But just spending time with Thomas online and knowing that he believed in me truly made me feel like the strongest, luckiest element in the world.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
