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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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Best luggage under $100 Travel smart without overspending — these luggage sets come in under $100.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Deals With so many deals under $50 at Amazon, there’s no need to overspend to upgrade your travel style.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overspend
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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overspend. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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