TRIFLE (AWAY) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

trifle (away)

verb

Definition of trifle (away)

as in to spend

to use up carelessly trifled away his hard-earned professional respect with a single act of plagiarism

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However, Morehouse, who has spent more than a decade campaigning for the return of American children abducted to Japan, doubts the amendment to Japan’s Civil Code will bring significant change.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Berman, who spent 13 years as the NHL’s deputy general counsel and VP of community development, helped the league provide a grant for that program.

— PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of spend

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The Department of Homeland Security spokesperson previously told The Times that a child attached to a parent’s immigration case does not lose the claim upon turning 18, but said that a pending asylum application doesn’t confer legal status.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
After rallying from a five-run deficit in the seventh inning to tie the score, the Angels ended up losing anyway, falling to the Texas Rangers, 7-6, when right-hander Kirby Yates gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth on Thursday night.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

Definition of lose

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Yamamoto held the Diamondbacks (48-47) to one run through the first five innings.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Pawnee Creek, rich with Native American arrowheads, runs through the property and the central pond features a beach, zipline, floating trampoline, and fishing dock.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

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