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verb

Definition of splurgenext
as in to consume
informal to spend more money than usual on something for yourself You should let yourself splurge once in a while.

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noun

as in indulgence

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Recent Examples of splurge
Verb
Pressman says splurging on one-time experiences like travel can be a way to enjoy some of that money without taking on additional ongoing expenses. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 For that first-choice line-up, there is an argument United need to splurge on a more physical presence in midfield, someone in the mould of a Declan Rice or Elliot Anderson. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
The sheer scale of that splurge has already weighed heavily on free cash flow. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Karlie Kloss has yet to comment on her husband’s midlife crisis splurge. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splurge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
  1. consume
  2. indulgence
  3. lose
  4. luxury
  5. spend
  6. extravagance
  7. exhaust
Verb
  • Participants are each given half a watermelon to eat in a specified time period, and they must be consumed down to the rind.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That figure assumes the vehicle consumes 100 watt-hours per mile and its solar panels deliver at least four kWh of usable energy to the battery during the day.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consume
Noun
  • The Thousand Oaks market, Erewhon’s 15th, features store-specific merchandise and an exclusive Amidst The Oaks smoothie, with proceeds supporting Manna Conejo Food Bank, underscoring the chain’s mix of indulgence and local philanthropy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Chains are using the same flexible format to serve different tastes and occasions, from energy to indulgence.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that over a million children have lost food benefits since July 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Buffaloes lost seven of their final eight games, including a 53-7 loss to Utah and a 52-17 loss to Arizona.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • The $130 billion Indian wedding market is one of luxury’s biggest opportunities.
    — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For private luxury on a grand scale, the Salamanca Suite and even larger Anglada House Suite (pictured) have spacious terraces with superb city views; here, the hotel can arrange for a private chef to prepare lunches or dinners.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxury
Verb
  • Robert spent the prior six years with Chicago, hitting 38 home runs and stealing 20 bases in 2023, his best season and lone All-Star appearance.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • While higher earners had been spending more using credit cards, the institute said the gap across income classes began narrowing in May of this year.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spend
Noun
  • Plus, this figure is the minimum needed—not counting any extra life extravagances like the annual family holiday, private school, or a bigger home.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The two names below Fernandez, though, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Antony, are perhaps the biggest examples of Premier League transfer extravagance.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of extravagance
Verb
  • Your eyes will thank you College students often fall asleep without removing their contacts, especially when exhausted from late-night studying or over-intoxicated from partying.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Qualifying members who exhaust their income protection will now be covered up until May 1, 2028, Gee said.
    — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhaust

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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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