spending

NOUN

disbursement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expenditure outlay

STRONG

cost disposal expense

WEAK

outgoing

Antonyms

WEAK

deposit hoard savings

NOUN

enjoyment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indulgence

STRONG

advantage benefit exercise ownership using

WEAK

having

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage hindrance loss

WEAK

displeasure dissatisfaction lack misery need sorrow unhappiness want woe

NOUN

expenditure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount consumption cost disbursement expense figure investment outlay output price rate value

STRONG

application charge dissipation kickback outgo payoff setback splurge throw tune valuation waste

WEAK

bottom line cash on barrelhead come to squander

Antonyms

WEAK

savings

NOUN

expense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount budget charge consumption debt expenditure insurance investment liability loan loss mortgage obligation outlay payroll price price tag rate risk sum tariff value

STRONG

assessment bite debit decrement deprivation disbursement duty forfeit forfeiture outdo output overhead responsibility sacrifice surcharge toll upkeep worth

WEAK

bottom line out of pocket

Antonyms

STRONGEST

asset

STRONG

irresponsibility

NOUN

outlay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disbursement expenditure expense investment price tag

STRONG

bite charge cost damage score setback tab throw tune

WEAK

bottom line highway robbery

Antonyms

STRONGEST

savings

STRONG

blessing boon

WEAK

income pay

NOUN

shopping

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browsing e-commerce

STRONG

purchasing

WEAK

electronic commerce

Example Sentences

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McIlroy suffered on Thursday when his wayward driving was heavily punished, but spending extra time on the range after his opening round to "find feeling" paid off on Friday.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I expect a Saudi spending cycle, and an emphasis on global gas away from the strait.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He is bullish on both Lumentum and Ciena given their high exposure to hyperscaler spending, he wrote in a note earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Why the federal share of the state’s spending on the program is $138 billion, more than the general fund of every other state.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Kennedy announced that he would ask Congress for more defense spending.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

spending

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