squanders

present tense third-person singular of squander

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squanders Either the Broncos offense wakes up, or this team squanders all of the goodwill from beating the Eagles last week. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025 But Team Blue ultimately squanders their lead, completely botching the puzzle as the other two tribes smoke theirs. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squanders
Verb
  • Vaccarello, who was born and raised in Belgium to Sicilian parents, spends a month in Los Angeles twice each year, usually in March and November, a recuperation from the semiannual exertions of the women’s collection.
    Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
  • According to the real-estate search engine StreetEasy, a property in Park Slope spends a median of seventy-eight days on the market.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.
    Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The micro-weave of aramid disperses oils, prevents slipping, and maintains consistent grip over time.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If your bet loses, a $700 bonus refund will be credited to your account.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Underwater performance inevitably loses some detail compared to traditional in-ear options, but the audio remains steady and coherent – ideal for pacing laps or long sessions where awareness and waterproofing matter more.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Families are struggling with rising costs while City Hall wastes millions.
    Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Squanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squanders. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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