spend
verb (used with object)
to pay out, disburse, or expend; dispose of (money, wealth, resources, etc.).
are spending
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present progressiveof spend.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Beyond recent hardware announcements, Apple has taken a more measured approach to AI compared with other Big Tech companies that are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on building out data-center infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Car makers are spending billions to shift to electric vehicles and insist that government sales targets for EVs are outpacing consumer demand.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The crypto and artificial-intelligence industries are spending big bucks to promote their interests, no matter which party wins control of the House and Senate.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
If Premier League clubs are spending more of their money between themselves, that means less is flowing onto the continent.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Your parents are spending all their money on you. I hope you’re grateful to them for giving you this chance at a new life.”
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
