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
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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
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Her speeches continued to focus on legislative issues, criticizing omnibus bills, for example, as opaque and wasteful.Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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This is not only wasteful but also undermines the credibility of luxury fashion, making brands appear out of touch with consumers and environment.Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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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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Safety-net programs Programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) will continue dispersing aid during a shutdown.Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Try making your own candles, or dispersing the scent with essential oils or a stovetop simmer pot.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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Post-match, head coach Julen Lopetegui lamented West Ham’s profligacy.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The beast is in ourselves, and, as Bonello posits, the realization of our desires also involves their dissipation.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Overextension inevitably leads to frustration and the dissipation of limited resources.Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2021
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This time last year, Florida was in disarray after losing six top-150 prospects within six weeks of the early signing period due in large part to the Gators’ ongoing struggles on the field.Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The plane crashed into a concrete barrier near the runway after losing control for unidentified reasons.Conor Murray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This wastage is not merely a statistical concern but a significant contributor to climate change.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Supply chains that move food from growers to market are also disorganized and reliant on middlemen, a situation that eats into farmers’ profits and leads to considerable wastage.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among the fun facts about the Garden City, as Augusta is known because of its profusion of private gardens and dazzling spring flowers, is that it was named after Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, a title now held by Prince William.Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
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The former New York real estate developer has put his name on a profusion of products in recent years, including sneakers, Bibles, books and watches.Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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