FRITTER AWAY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

fritter (away)

verb

Definition of fritter (away)

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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Moore, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher, had spent most of his career teaching children around Summer’s age.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Many spend hours in mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit) temperatures with little shade.

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After the launch of the iPhone in 2007 transformed the smartphone industry, BlackBerry fought hard to keep its consumer mobile division alive with new devices — but ultimately lost the battle.

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How did Bi work for Bryan for any length of time without absolutely losing his mind?

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