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as in spent
to use up carelessly
squandered all her money gambling in casinos
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as in dispersed
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 squandered
The Panthers squandered a 23-12 lead late in the fourth quarter, which included allowing the Rams to recover an onside kick (which was recovered by the kicker himself, Jeff Wilkins).
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Yankees squandered an opportunity to win a championship with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Just not the results — a beloved teammate’s career night wasted, a homecoming squandered.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
The Vikings’ offense squandered some drives despite only losing by six points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
That last hope is squandered when Grace instead taps Hal to serve as her second-in-command.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
San Jose State wasted Danny Scudero’s record-breaking night, blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and ultimately squandered the game as Wyoming rallied for a wild 35-28 victory in Laramie, Wyoming on Saturday night.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But what mattered most, what will stick with the Chiefs the most, was how it all was squandered in the end.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
There were two opportunities in the second half for TCU to keep drives alive, but Hoover missed Manjack high on both drives as TCU squandered opportunities to take the lead.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Yankees squandered an opportunity to win a championship with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Just not the results — a beloved teammate’s career night wasted, a homecoming squandered.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
The Vikings’ offense squandered some drives despite only losing by six points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
That last hope is squandered when Grace instead taps Hal to serve as her second-in-command.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
San Jose State wasted Danny Scudero’s record-breaking night, blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and ultimately squandered the game as Wyoming rallied for a wild 35-28 victory in Laramie, Wyoming on Saturday night.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But what mattered most, what will stick with the Chiefs the most, was how it all was squandered in the end.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
There were two opportunities in the second half for TCU to keep drives alive, but Hoover missed Manjack high on both drives as TCU squandered opportunities to take the lead.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squandered
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Ahmad spent the next few days in deep discussion with Moore about everything from communist class politics to nationalist teachings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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After his playing career ended, Atkinson spent several years as a color analyst on Raiders broadcasts.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Police dispersed the protesters, according to South Korea's newspaper.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But Kevin Buffalino, with the Sacramento Food Bank, said the $80 million that would have been dispersed through the year isn’t enough to meet needs that have been growing since before the shutdown.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No wood was wasted in the making of the Wild West scene.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers wasted opportunities in the second and third innings to put pressure on Trey Yesavage, the 22-year-old who began this season in Class A and was the second-youngest Game 1 starter in World Series history.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Bucks have lost one game this season.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At least 19 people have lost their lives in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, which battered the island this week as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Caribbean nation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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