waste
verb (used with object)
to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander.
are wasting
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present progressiveof waste.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Finally, those waiting for a 16-team Division 1 bracket are wasting their time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
"You are wasting hours to fill up," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
On top of that, we are wasting healthcare funds in many other ways.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
When Martin used AI to design the character, he incorporated the prompt: “Make frequent sassy remarks that they are wasting your time. It sounds bad, but it’s really important for the story.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
“And you are wasting valuable time. What is your name?”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
