outspent

[out-spent]

adjective

1. worn-out; exhausted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outspent¹

First recorded in 1645–55; out- + spent

Example Sentences

The opponents were vastly outspent by the ballot measure’s supporters, who contributed nearly $136 million to various efforts.

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Newby won by 4%, helping Republicans keep a 4-3 edge on the court, having outspent his opponent by more than $3 million.

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“While we are being outspent, we’re continuing to communicate with Californians the dangers of suspending California’s gold-standard redistricting process,” said Amy Thoma, a spokesperson for the committee funded by Munger.

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Bass beat Caruso by a wide margin in 2022 even though the shopping mall mogul outspent her by an enormous margin.

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Those 2011 Dodgers had no chance, outspent by the Minnesota Twins and outdrawn by the Milwaukee Brewers.

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