as in extravagant
given to spending money freely or foolishly
my one wasteful child always seemed to run out of money by midweek
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Recent Examples of wasteful
But at least a few residents slam the Route 44 plan as wasteful and counterproductive.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As the Rangers enter 2026, there is something beyond hope to suggest that this offense won’t be nearly as wasteful as recent versions.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.
—Sam Whitehead, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.
—Sam Whitehead, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As the Rangers enter 2026, there is something beyond hope to suggest that this offense won’t be nearly as wasteful as recent versions.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.
—Sam Whitehead, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.
—Sam Whitehead, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasteful
Adjective
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Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square, 21 Royal Street was used variously over the years as an exhibit and gallery space and since 2017 has been the location of an extravagant private dining experience.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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But profligate spending wasn’t the only way inflation weighed on bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Mar. 2026
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This season on the road, Newcastle have been particularly profligate in possession.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, generous child-care support should be provided to low-income families to pay providers of their choice.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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That is all the more reason the state must get a better handle on its spendthrift ways.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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It would be accompanied by state audits into how spendthrift local governments overcharge for roads, school construction and parks.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Author Ins Choi, who once played the role of the prodigal son, has matured into the part of Appa, the patriarch who left Korea with his wife, Umma (Esther Chung), to start a new life in Canada.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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For my money, that beautifully acted chamber piece following a famous auteur’s prodigal return was one of the sweet spots of 2025.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Theodore Cartner, 76, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm after the Saturday evening incident.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The law must be strengthened further to ensure that, in the future, gross negligence, reckless storage of remains and even improper co-mingling of remains can be criminally charged from the onset, and carry real sentences with the potential for actual jail time.—
Vaughan Bagley,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Longtime fans may recall that on Thanksgiving Night 2009, Woods’ Cadillac Escalade collided with a fire hydrant, tree and several bushes near his Central Florida home, and he was ticketed with careless driving.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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She was arrested in a bankruptcy case in 2013, arrested for careless driving in 2021 and arrested again in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the one hand, content perceived as liberal or critical of the government often faces backlash from various elements.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The court’s three liberal justices — Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan — dissented.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasteful. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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