misspent

past tense of misspend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspent
Verb
  • Those of us who spent a lot of time at our grandma’s house can spot Tupperware containers in two seconds flat.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • More of their budgets are spent on health care than what's spent by younger working adults, for example.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Though proceeds have boosted the country’s economy, some opposition leaders say much of it has been wasted or pilfered.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Beck to Daniels, TD The Hurricanes wasted little time getting on the board.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Misspent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspent. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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