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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
squandered all her money gambling in casinos
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as in to disperse
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
a single blast of the shotgun squandered the herd of deer
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squander
Verb
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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
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Her son died six days later, on Thanksgiving Day, after spending nearly a week in a coma.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The deeper grooves of the wet tires can disperse more water and are best for the rainiest days.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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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
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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
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Let what’s leaving go swiftly, and don’t waste time looking back.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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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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