overspend

verb

over·spend ˌō-vər-ˈspend

overspent ˌō-vər-ˈspent

; overspending

Synonyms of overspend next

transitive verb

: to spend or use to excess : exhaust

: to exceed in expenditure

intransitive verb

: to spend beyond one's means

overspender noun

Examples of overspend in a Sentence

The studio clearly overspent on marketing, and the movie was still a flop.

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Last month, Szabo informed the council that the fire department had already begun to overspend its budget for the new budget year, due to expenditures such as overtime pay. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 For the vast majority of users, the sweet spot for the Pi will still be the 4GB or 8GB model, and there's no need to overspend on the 16GB version for extra peace of mind or future-proofing. —

Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025 Subsequently, as TechCrunch's Rebecca Bellan tells it, Onyx' new owner and CEO made several missteps, overspending on supply, and mismanaging his relationship with two major shareholders. —

New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025 Offset your holiday expenses with those points, but resist the urge to overspend just to earn more rewards. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overspend