SPENDERS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

spenders

noun

plural of spender

as in spendthrifts

someone who spends money freely or foolishly he's a spender and she's a tightwad, so naturally they quarrel about money a lot

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Recent Examples of spenders In an election defined by affordability concerns, a climate group is emerging as one of the biggest independent spenders in support of Democrats this year. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Why is one of the rich world's biggest public spenders again on fire? — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026 The owners needed a Dodgers three-peat to boost their argument and instead get a World Series of smart, small-market spenders. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Saudi Arabia spent $83 billion on defense last year, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, putting it firmly among the top ten military spenders worldwide. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 And this age group were the highest spenders in almost every segment, spending more than twice as much as their peers not only on fine art but also on most collectibles. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 With no commission to issue guidance, campaigns and spenders are left to decide for themselves what the law allows, said Craig Holman, Public Citizen's lobbyist on ethics and campaign finance rules. — Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Airlines have been adding new lounges, extra premium seats and more international routes to lure those high-spenders. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 And the spenders have, by and large, been the only ones with a true shot at the championship. — Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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