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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
you'll have to drastically cut back on your clothing expenditures if you hope to save anything
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the expenditure of the nation's military might on wars that may or may not involve the national interest
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Recent Examples of expenditure
The two documents list expenditures that raise even more questions.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The defendants used the loan proceeds to purchase real estate, cover unrelated business expenses, make investments, make payments toward earlier loans and pay for personal expenditures, the U.S. Attorney’s Office news release said.
—Sydney Sasser
july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
But that’s as digital pure-play media faces its own struggles in the Canadian market after years where broadcasters, newspapers and magazine mostly took the brunt of falling expenditures by local marketers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The personal consumption expenditures index, a measure of inflation preferred by the Fed, will rise from 2.1% to 3% over the remainder of 2025, the central bank predicted.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The defendants used the loan proceeds to purchase real estate, cover unrelated business expenses, make investments, make payments toward earlier loans and pay for personal expenditures, the U.S. Attorney’s Office news release said.
—Sydney Sasser
july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
But that’s as digital pure-play media faces its own struggles in the Canadian market after years where broadcasters, newspapers and magazine mostly took the brunt of falling expenditures by local marketers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The personal consumption expenditures index, a measure of inflation preferred by the Fed, will rise from 2.1% to 3% over the remainder of 2025, the central bank predicted.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenditure
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Russian leader Vladimir Putin has frustrated Trump's efforts to end the Ukraine war.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The song captures Rumi’s internal struggle and her growing uncertainty about the road ahead, marking a shift in her journey from confident leader to someone questioning the cost of it all.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Firms that make or sell copper items are about to see a big increase in their costs, as are many other businesses that import components or finished goods.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The agency ordered Gateway Energy Storage to conduct environmental monitoring whenever the company handles batteries; safely remove, package and dispose of all impacted battery packs; and submit detailed work plans and progress reports to the agency.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Other recent work has centred on displaying the branding of naming rights partner Hill Dickinson, a local legal firm come good, on the roof.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Expenditure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenditure. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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