spree
noun
a lively frolic or outing.
sprees
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pluralof spree.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Few companies are saying they plan to go on major hiring sprees, and employers are also making clear they are in the market for certain types of workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Deutsche Bank has studied the matter and found that returns averaged 8% in the first three months of IPO sprees, and 20% in the first 12 months.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
The surge in pink slips started in 2023, when companies that had gone on hiring sprees during the COVID-19 pandemic began to cut back.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
The men are part of a group of industry insiders who are alleged to have bankrolled spending sprees and luxury home stays by Alison-Madueke, 65.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
I saw people on their long, wild spending sprees, after big hits.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
