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noun

Definition of wastesnext
plural of waste
1
as in luxuries
an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint it seems like a waste to spend my entire paycheck on a bigger TV

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2
as in deserts
land that is uninhabited or not fit for crops an area that was a barren waste after the strip-mining had ended

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as in expanses
a wide space or area a legendary mariner doomed to sail the watery wastes of the world until Judgment Day

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as in erosions
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the slow waste of the once broad beach by the relentless tide

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wastes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of waste
1
as in spends
to use up carelessly he wasted his lottery winnings on booze-soaked nights with gold diggers

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as in destroys
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of one country attempting to waste another

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as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of endless months of inactivity wasted him

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wastes
  1. luxuries
  2. expanses
  3. erosions
  4. spends
  5. destroys
  6. weakens
  7. expansions
  8. softens
Noun
  • That’s where little luxuries come in.
    Cathryne Keller, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Or stay in Anaheim, and drive farther to experience local luxuries between park-going adventures?
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • This is a trek across rugged tundra alongside wild lakes and rivers amidst the vast expanses of wilderness that define Alaska.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, Disney's show was soon eclipsed by others elsewhere which were held over fields and expanses of water like Dubai's dramatic display.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • Erosive gastritis develops when inflammation damages the stomach lining, leading to ulcers (open sores) and shallow breaks (erosions).
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Scholars have noted that the backsliding of democracy around the world may lead to further erosions of reproductive rights.
    Nina Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2022
Definition of erosions
Verb
  • Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While in the Heber Valley, Thomas spends the majority of his time in Midway, Utah, a town on the Eastern flank of the Wasatch Mountains, about an hour away from Salt Lake City and a stone’s throw from Park City.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of spends
Verb
  • Other points-counterpoints focus on whether pasteurization also destroys vitamins in milk.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Raw milk supporters state that these natural antimicrobials help to keep the milk fresh and reduce bacteria, and think that pasteurization destroys or decreases these antimicrobials.
    Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroys
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
Noun
  • Since then, Minute has committed to maintaining a monthly print schedule while evolving SI’s digital strategy with local sites and international expansions as well as sub-brands like Sportsperson of the Year and SI Swimsuit.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Simply put, Destiny 3 would have to be made with less resources than the number of devs who were just making seasons and expansions before this, and how exactly is that going to go for a full sequel?
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansions
Verb
  • The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.
    Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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