as in to spend
to use up carelessly
quit frittering away the afternoon playing video games and get some housework done!
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026 -
Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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But every time Panama loses possession, Croatia is ready to take up residence in the attacking third.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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The shelf-stable meals are designed to help families whose children lose access to school lunches during the summer months.—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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“Fritter (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritter%20%28away%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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