squander
verb (used with object)
to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed byaway ).
squandering
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present participleof squander.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They’re just focused on winning this race, this time, and not squandering the opportunity that has fallen into their laps.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
I can definitely understand why there might not be, let’s say, a surplus of empathy for a privileged young man carelessly and repeatedly squandering his expensive education.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The African team took the lead and had chances to extend it, but ultimately paid dearly for squandering those opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
They had a knack for disastrous drafting and squandering their top picks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
That’s settler life for you, I spose, not much time for niceties and it’s easy to sink to the level of people who revel in squandering their manners.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
