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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Its results show the enduring demand for medical treatment, as other industries grapple with consumers tightening spending because of higher fuel and other costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
They alleged this spending constituted a misuse of funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
"For now it's still losing money because they're spending a lot on training," Tan said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
She wants to take an $8,000 vacation, but you don’t believe in spending that kind of money on a trip.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Leonor made it herself, spending hours bent over the stove, stirring until it was sharp and sweet at once, exactly as Mal loved it.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
