as in spending
to use up carelessly
fiddled away the entire evening surfing the Internet
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiddling away
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
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Cardholders also earn 2,500 bonus miles when spending $10,000 each calendar year.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The moment captured a tension running through both argument and briefing.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Their conversations are refreshingly free and multifaceted, but running through their growing bond is Farsi’s increasing concern for this young woman’s well-being.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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The reigning Super Bowl champions still hold a two-game advantage in the NFC East standings and will look to stop their losing skid in Week 14.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ertz has 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns this season — all of which rank second on the team, which is 3-10 after losing eight games in a row.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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On balance, Kotlikoff warns, taking Social Security’s offer is no different from throwing away $14,000.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Cheney is the one to blame for throwing away the budgetary sustainability that had been gained in the 1990s.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Fiddling away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddling%20away. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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