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outspend

[out-spend]

verb (used with object)

outspent, outspending 
  1. to outdo in spending; spend more than.

    They seemed determined to outspend their neighbors.

  2. to exceed (one's resources) in spending.

    He quickly outspent his fortune.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of outspend1

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + spend
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Example Sentences

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Finally, while women’s discretionary spending might be rising, men still outspend women when they decide to splurge, spending around 40% more on average, a 2023 Deloitte study found.

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The action is between the people donating, trying to outspend each other.

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And a bigger investment from national Democrats would match Allred’s impressive fundraising haul that has seen him dramatically outspend Cruz on the airwaves.

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According to research by the Associated Press, Trump’s side is slated to outspend their Democratic counterparts 25-to-1 over the course of the next month.

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"They can outspend you and they don't care how long it takes."

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