FRITTERED (AWAY) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

frittered (away)

verb

past tense of fritter (away)

as in spent

to use up carelessly quit frittering away the afternoon playing video games and get some housework done!

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The best part of two summers were spent sourcing Martinez’s successor, meaning the scouting department could provide heavily detailed reports of possible replacements.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Steinem spent 11 days working undercover as a bunny in Manhattan's Playboy Club and documenting her experience.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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