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wasting

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verb

present participle of waste
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as in destroying
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of one country attempting to waste another

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Recent Examples of wasting
Adjective
Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season. Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025 There’s a lipstick loop, a key leash (no more wasting time rummaging around on your doorstep), an RFID-blocking compartment for your wallet, and multiple zippered and quick-access interior pockets. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023 No more wasting time. Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022 One that’s too large may be overkill, using up too much electricity and unnecessarily wasting floor space. Brett Dvoretz, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2021 The highly contagious disease was so wasting and terrifying that those who died of it were believed to leave their graves, infecting relatives and draining away blood and life, scholars have said. Author: Michael E. Ruane, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasting
Adjective
  • These cuts were implemented to shear fraud and wasteful spending.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
  • Democrats have bashed the Guantánamo effort as a wasteful political stunt, arguing the administration’s use of military resources to hold and deport migrants takes defense personnel away from their mission.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.
    Erik Pham, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But if enacted, some of the ideas proposed also risk destroying a nascent private sector and worsening the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Online records show that Lamb was charged with homicide, kidnap-false imprisonment, evidence-destroying and procure for prostitute.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Bold prediction Much like in 2023, when the Twins won the division title and snapped a two-decade playoff losing streak, starting pitching will carry them.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Here's what Americans said in a new poll → After losing White House, Democrats want party to change, poll finds.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The most profligate agencies in the history of the entire world are the Department of Defense and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
    Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
  • That is often viewed by us profligate, protein-burning, fat-loving energy spendthrifts as an inferior form of metabolism.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • By 2006, Alcatel-Lucent, the building’s owner at the time, was considering demolishing the property.
    Celia Fernandez,Raffi Paul, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Wasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasting. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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