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Recent Examples of squander But as one of the few reliably bankable Black A-list actors, Jordan has a responsibility that he’s gone to costly lengths not to squander. Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 2 June 2025 Twenty-four hours after a total annihilation of the Yankees in a 16-run rout on Saturday, the Dodgers suffered the kind of setback that has so often plagued them this season, squandering the chance to build further momentum in a 7-3 loss that prevented a series sweep. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 Florida squandered a 3-0 lead only to lose in overtime Thursday night at home on a Leon Draisaitl goal that gave Edmonton a 5-4 victory and a 2-2 tie in the Final as the series heads back to Canada for Game 5 Saturday. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 First, the Broncos realize the importance of a fast start after squandering their opening two games last season. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for squander
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squander
Verb
  • Amos has led Aflac for 35 years and has spent more than five decades at the company his family founded.
    Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
  • Her son died six days later, on Thanksgiving Day, after spending nearly a week in a coma.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • The deeper grooves of the wet tires can disperse more water and are best for the rainiest days.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The Sox are on pace to lose 110 games and own the second-worst 81-game start (26-55) in franchise history.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Let what’s leaving go swiftly, and don’t waste time looking back.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • Close more deals, waste less time, and build trust faster than ever before.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Squander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squander. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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