outspent

American

[out-spent] / ˌaʊtˈspɛnt /

adjective

worn-out; exhausted.

Etymology

Origin of outspent

First recorded in 1645–55; out- + spent

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outspent

John James won Michigan's Republican nomination for governor despite being heavily outspent by his wealthy opponent.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

But another former Democratic presidential hopeful has outspent him overall, as billionaire Michael Bloomberg pumped about $1 billion of his own fortune into his unsuccessful 2020 White House bid.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

Like Cruz, Toth was wildly outspent yet won by a wide margin.

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

She also has much broader name recognition than Talarico despite being outspent in advertising by several million dollars.

From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2026

Until at last, outspent with energy, he draws a deep breath of exhaustion, and realizes that he is weariness itself.

From A Day with Lord Byron by May Clarissa Gillington

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