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 Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
That last hope is squandered when Grace instead taps Hal to serve as her second-in-command.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 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
The Vikings’ offense squandered some drives despite only losing by six points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
That last hope is squandered when Grace instead taps Hal to serve as her second-in-command.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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