- present participle of spend.
spending
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
According to government figures, total welfare spending in Great Britain is forecast to be 23.6% of the total amount the government spends in the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
The survey found some signs of strain representing a divided economy—many low-income families had no travel plans—but strong travel spending among middle- and higher-income households.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
The state budget — a more than $350-billion spending plan — went into effect Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
The backdrop has Conger’s team underweight on the Magnificent Seven and semiconductors, which have benefitted from the artificial-intelligence spending blitz.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
You try spending the night on a mattress of hatpins and pearls.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
![]()