Meaning & use
Expended
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Used up or spent, especially referring to money, energy, time, or resources.
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They expended most of their budget on marketing in the first quarter.
She expended all her energy finishing the marathon.
A note on using this word
"Expended" is common in formal and financial writing, where "used up" might sound too casual.
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