spend
verb (used with object)
to pay out, disburse, or expend; dispose of (money, wealth, resources, etc.).
will be spending
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future progressiveof spend.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Patel said he expects that marketers based at its Hoboken, N.J., corporate offices will be spending a lot of time at the new hub, which will allow the company to create new products more quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
If you will be bringing in less than you will be spending when you retire, you need to make some changes.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
If things don’t recover later this week, it looks like Tesla stock will be spending time below $400 soon.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Analysts predict that consumers, already chafing at rising subscription fees for streaming services, will be spending even more if the deal goes through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
Once she was sure of her answer, she said, “I’m sure Mom and I will be spending a lot of time here. I bet we could give you a ride the next time we come.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
