overspend
verb
over·spend
ˌō-vər-ˈspend 
overspent
ˌō-vər-ˈspent
; overspending
; overspending
: 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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And that’s why the Wild were cautious not to overspend in July 1 free agency when their top targets, like Brock Nelson and Brock Boeser, were no longer available.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
There’s a way to indulge your senses without overspending.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent surveys indicate that members of Gen Z, in particular, face pressure to overspend due to social media: About 70% of Gen Z respondents in a recent Empower survey reported experiencing financial FOMO (fear of missing out) while scrolling through social media.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
And the Apple Watch SE, now $80 off, keeps you connected with faster performance, sleep tracking, and safety features without overspending.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
There’s a way to indulge your senses without overspending.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent surveys indicate that members of Gen Z, in particular, face pressure to overspend due to social media: About 70% of Gen Z respondents in a recent Empower survey reported experiencing financial FOMO (fear of missing out) while scrolling through social media.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
And the Apple Watch SE, now $80 off, keeps you connected with faster performance, sleep tracking, and safety features without overspending.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overspend. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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