as in wasteful
given to spending money freely or foolishly
the nightclub's ridiculous prices seem geared to squandering revelers with more money than sense
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as in spending
to use up carelessly
squandered all her money gambling in casinos
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as in dispersing
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 squandering
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Noah Trister, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Indeed, squandering significant advantages became a troubling trend in Harbaugh’s last few seasons.
—Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
But the future really is more about what’s around Mahomes to avoid squandering any more of his transformative talent.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Similarly, the administration's approach to Turkey and Saudi Arabia suggests a willingness to extend trust and strategic concessions that may exceed what these relationships warrant, potentially squandering leverage on critical issues like the Abraham Accords.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Those turnovers ended up squandering a Los Angeles offense that had four touchdowns drives on the road.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
That, and squandering timeouts, remains an issue.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
After a handful of moderate senators cut a deal with Republicans to reopen the government, Democrats from every corner ripped the group and accused them of squandering the party's leverage.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s been delivered by an administration that promised to put America first, to a country with a long track record of squandering other people’s money and defaulting on its own debts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Kiké Hernández followed with a flyout to complete the squandering.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Indeed, squandering fourth-quarter advantages become a troubling trend for the Ravens in Harbaugh’s last few seasons, and after a hamstring injury sidelined Jackson, Baltimore stumbled to a 1-5 start in 2025.
—Noah Trister, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Indeed, squandering significant advantages became a troubling trend in Harbaugh’s last few seasons.
—Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
But the future really is more about what’s around Mahomes to avoid squandering any more of his transformative talent.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Similarly, the administration's approach to Turkey and Saudi Arabia suggests a willingness to extend trust and strategic concessions that may exceed what these relationships warrant, potentially squandering leverage on critical issues like the Abraham Accords.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Those turnovers ended up squandering a Los Angeles offense that had four touchdowns drives on the road.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
That, and squandering timeouts, remains an issue.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
After a handful of moderate senators cut a deal with Republicans to reopen the government, Democrats from every corner ripped the group and accused them of squandering the party's leverage.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s been delivered by an administration that promised to put America first, to a country with a long track record of squandering other people’s money and defaulting on its own debts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squandering
Adjective
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The recent history of the Games, both summer and winter, features a trail of wasteful temporary housing or long-term residences that were difficult to sell (Rio de Janeiro), poorly maintained (Athens) or out of reach for low-income families (London).—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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To do otherwise would be wasteful.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To be sure, the AI boom could deliver that revenue surge—but even slight weakening in spending growth across the industry could hit CoreWeave disproportionately.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For example, financial therapist Aja Evans recommends leaning into self-care activities that cost little to no money, like going outside and spending time with family and friends.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The owners need to introduce a creative concept that will prove there’s a more equitable way of dispersing revenue among the players than the current system.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s finances have been in a continuous downward spiral because of their unbalanced budgets, spending, profligacy, and inability — especially from Chicago — to deal with the staggering unfunded pension liabilities.—
Joe Sanders,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Gold’s record highs are primarily a function of a lack of faith in governments to restrain their fiscal profligacy.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The loss dropped Sacramento to 8-29, half a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference, while the Kings’ losing streak extended to six games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pair have both been criticised for their roles in England losing the Ashes in Australia yet again, with the home side wrapping up the series in a record-equalling 11 days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The net result would be the dissipation of the beam's energy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Apple’s new top-of-the-line handset has its best cameras to date, an improved heat dissipation system and its most significant physical redesign in years.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The California Republican Party, which was supposed to serve as the No side’s get-out-the-vote force, has been accused of wasting millions of dollars on a mail program.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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The biggest mistake that girls make when going into the interview portion of the pageant, Alverson says, is wasting their interview time on unnecessary, pandering statements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Squandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squandering. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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