squan·der
ˈskwän-dər 
squandered; squandering
ˈskwän-d(ə-)riŋ
2
: to cause to disperse : scatter
3
: to lose (something, such as an advantage or opportunity) through negligence or inaction
: an act of squandering
Examples of squander in a Sentence
Verb
He vowed not to squander this opportunity.
squandered all her money gambling in casinos
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
After feeling squandered by the Kentucky General Assembly, Raymond is excited to shift her focus to local issues.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
This deceptive practice not only squanders job seekers' time and energy, but may also negatively impact their confidence and mental well-being.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
New York is 8-17 in its last 25 games and has squandered a 5½-game lead in the NL East.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
After feeling squandered by the Kentucky General Assembly, Raymond is excited to shift her focus to local issues.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Noun
The agency’s disclosure double-standard undermines the rule of law and squanders taxpayer dollars.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
This deceptive practice not only squanders job seekers' time and energy, but may also negatively impact their confidence and mental well-being.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Squander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squander. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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