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spending Synonyms
Another word for spending
Choosing another word for spending that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Money used to buy goods and services, or the act of paying out money.
Usage Example
"The government announced plans to increase public expenditure on infrastructure and education."
Strongest
expenditure
outlay
Strong
disbursement
expense
outgoings
consumption
Opposites of spending
The opposite of spending shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
saving
earning
income
hoarding
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spending. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spending