spend
verb (used with object)
to pay out, disburse, or expend; dispose of (money, wealth, resources, etc.).
is spending
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present progressiveof spend (3rd person singular).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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Petro is spending his last days in office on a visit to Cuba and has so far not commented on the attack.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Also see: Netflix is spending big money on sports.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The U.S. is spending to realign supply chains on a scale that is unmatched globally, said Atherley, who is also Pensana’s founder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
As Kane prepares for Argentina, Keane is spending the early part of this week at Champneys Springs in Leicestershire, one of 45 players taking part in the PFA's 12-week pre-season camp.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
I don’t know whether to be annoyed or flattered that Henry Not-Roycroft is spending all his mental energy coming up with nicknames for me.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
