as in wasteful
given to spending money freely or foolishly
the nightclub's ridiculous prices seem geared to squandering revelers with more money than sense
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as in spending
to use up carelessly
squandered all her money gambling in casinos
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as in dispersing
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
a single blast of the shotgun squandered the herd of deer
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Recent Examples of squandering
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But behind this surface efficiency is horror — tethering hundreds of thousands of people to dialysis, doling out $10,000 for unregulated procedures that leave thousands of people without a leg, and squandering billions on marginally therapeutic drugs.
—Chris Norwood, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
After squandering a 13-point lead, the Chiefs managed to squeak by the Las Vegas Raiders, 19-17, on Black Friday.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
But this week, against one of the best red-zone teams in the nation, USC won’t be able to get away with squandering such golden opportunities.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
After squandering a double-digit lead late, the Chiefs walked it off against the Carolina Panthers for a 30-27 victory.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Leaving Afghanistan, for instance, offered no prospective benefits for the United States or its Afghan partners, but the withdrawal did keep the United States from squandering even more lives and money.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
Wicks, Google and the governor have touted the deal, but many in California’s journalism industry criticized the state for failing to extract more money from the tech giant, squandering a chance to keep local news thriving.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Chargers were held scoreless in the second half Sunday for the second consecutive game while squandering a 10-7 halftime lead again.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
But the agency refused to take action, squandering FDA's opportunity to lead.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But behind this surface efficiency is horror — tethering hundreds of thousands of people to dialysis, doling out $10,000 for unregulated procedures that leave thousands of people without a leg, and squandering billions on marginally therapeutic drugs.
—Chris Norwood, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
After squandering a 13-point lead, the Chiefs managed to squeak by the Las Vegas Raiders, 19-17, on Black Friday.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
But this week, against one of the best red-zone teams in the nation, USC won’t be able to get away with squandering such golden opportunities.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
After squandering a double-digit lead late, the Chiefs walked it off against the Carolina Panthers for a 30-27 victory.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Leaving Afghanistan, for instance, offered no prospective benefits for the United States or its Afghan partners, but the withdrawal did keep the United States from squandering even more lives and money.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
Wicks, Google and the governor have touted the deal, but many in California’s journalism industry criticized the state for failing to extract more money from the tech giant, squandering a chance to keep local news thriving.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Chargers were held scoreless in the second half Sunday for the second consecutive game while squandering a 10-7 halftime lead again.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squandering
Adjective
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Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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In stunningly lyrical prose, Johnson pays a finely hewn attention to that which our wasteful, capitalistic society discards and collapses the dichotomies of high and low art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the explicitly and deliberately religious charter school is a state actor, and therefore cannot skirt the state’s constitutional rules against spending public education money for religious purposes.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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There are already laws in Florida governing weather modification, which can include cloud seeding—the enhancement of precipitation by dispersing substances into clouds that encourage the formation of rain or snow.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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These pollutants can come from a variety of sources, including vehicle emissions, industrial activity, wildfires, and weather patterns that prevent pollution from dispersing.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Along with this came a tightening of the rules intended to avoid the profligacy of the previous decades.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The United States can sustain the eye-popping profligacy of its national debt only because investors consider the U.S. dollar to be a safe haven.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Verb
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When the Atlanta Braves made almost no major moves in the offseason, after having their National League East title streak end and losing starting pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton to free agency, some fans expressed frustration.—
David O'Brien,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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When the Penguins are losing by four goals with two minutes remaining in regulation, his mind is always churning, figuring a way for four goals to be scored in two minutes.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plus, this one is shaped like a laptop prop to promote better heat dissipation and ergonomics.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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These cells have a smaller diameter—which makes heat dissipation quicker and allows for Mercedes engineers to use direct-cell cooling technology.—
Chad Kirchner,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Now, a new study led by researchers from the University of Barcelona (UB) in Spain has identified a protein molecule that represses the activation of BAT, and could be valuable for treating the malnutrition, weight loss and muscle wastage associated with some cancers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 June 2025
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IoT sensors of energy usage, material wastage and emissions achieve real-time monitoring from the shop floor.—
Anil Lokesh Gadi,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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From the amuse-bouche to the appetizers, and from the moment the waitstaff lifts the silver domes from the entrées in unison, every dish offers a profusion of delightful flavors presented with artistry and flair.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, 'Millenium' allium, 'Cinderella' milkweed, and clary sage. 2.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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“Squandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squandering. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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