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How do you use Squander in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like waste or expend, plus the exact meaning.

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Squander in a sentence

Squander meaning

  1. To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
  2. To scatter; to disperse.
  3. To wander at random; to scatter.

Synonyms of Squander

Using Squander

  • The main meaning on this page is: To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate. | To scatter; to disperse. | To wander at random; to scatter.
  • Useful related words include: waste, expend, blow, use.
  • In the example corpus, squander often appears in combinations such as: to squander, squander the, squander this.

Context around Squander

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 12 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 1 questions, 2 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Squander

  • In this selection, "squander" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, eagles, side, colombia, opportunities and good stand out and add context to how "squander" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include about to squander this time and administration could squander a rare. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "squander" sits close to words such as abattoir, agi and agitations, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with squander

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

However, would it really be fair to squander the chance of a new loving relationship? (15 words)

The Maulers offense summoned just enough points to not squander another gem by its defense. (15 words)

Harrogate put on an impressive showing against Swindon, although did squander opportunities to clinch three points. (16 words)

I wasnd be steady enough to stand before you tonight, but my heart compelled me to be here because of the sense of duty that I feel to honor her memory and to remind us all not to squander the sacrifices our elders made to give us a better future. (50 words)

Relievers Wandy Peralta and Jhony Brito combined to allow three runs in the eighth inning to squander a one-run lead in the Padres 5-2 loss to the Dodgers in the MLB season opener in Seoul, South Korea. (39 words)

Yet,so many choose to squander these freedoms on how others tell us we should think and dress and what we should be with the few dollars that so many of us waste on things that are not necessary. (39 words)

However, would it really be fair to squander the chance of a new loving relationship? (15 words)

While the silly Eagles squander their future for a chance to win a second measly SB in 5 years, genius Jerry is playing 4D chess to build a real dynasty! (30 words)

In this light, sport enthusiasts and pundits opined that Nigeria went on usual jamboree to squander about N12billion on a fruitless project! (22 words)

Example sentences (20)

Anyway, I wasn’t about to squander this time, so I decided to read my way out of it.

Art then offered advice on changes one may need to make so as not to squander their time remaining.

Harrogate put on an impressive showing against Swindon, although did squander opportunities to clinch three points.

However, any such advantage will be purely temporary, so you will squander good fortune at your own risk.

However, would it really be fair to squander the chance of a new loving relationship?

Rather than squander the wealth of the moment by doing actual housework, we ambled out the door and eventually found our way to the charming neighborhood of St. Anthony Park.

That’s raising concerns that, without urgent action, the administration could squander a rare chance to leverage the reach of the federal government, the nation’s largest employer, to expand access to the ballot.

The Maulers offense summoned just enough points to not squander another gem by its defense.

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Unfortunately for him, that reunion would be Master Vile's undoing, as Rita had no intention of watching him squander the power he was granted by Dark Specter, especially not when it could be hers.

While the silly Eagles squander their future for a chance to win a second measly SB in 5 years, genius Jerry is playing 4D chess to build a real dynasty!

Crossed perfectly for Amad to squander a fine chance with the game goalless and cleared off the line from Milner.

In this light, sport enthusiasts and pundits opined that Nigeria went on usual jamboree to squander about N12billion on a fruitless project!

I wasnd be steady enough to stand before you tonight, but my heart compelled me to be here because of the sense of duty that I feel to honor her memory and to remind us all not to squander the sacrifices our elders made to give us a better future.

Kobbie Mainoo's injury-time winner at Molineux spared Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag some flak, having seen his side squander a first-half two-goal lead.

Lolesio successfully added the extras to further subdue an expectant home support before Van der Flier’s third try this November halved the deficit, only for Prendergast to squander the conversion.

Relievers Wandy Peralta and Jhony Brito combined to allow three runs in the eighth inning to squander a one-run lead in the Padres 5-2 loss to the Dodgers in the MLB season opener in Seoul, South Korea.

The drubbing could have been worse for Berhalter’s side, who saw Colombia squander several other goal-scoring chances during the game.

Yet,so many choose to squander these freedoms on how others tell us we should think and dress and what we should be with the few dollars that so many of us waste on things that are not necessary.

But it doesn’t really matter how many times those other schools flip coaches, or how many millions they squander in hopes of uncovering the next Saban.

I felt very sad, because I missed my maths lectures and I didn’t even succeeded in opening the fixed deposit account and I still have the fear that I may squander the money.

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Common combinations with squander

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "squander" in a sentence?
An example: "Anyway, I wasn’t about to squander this time, so I decided to read my way out of it." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "squander" from authentic English texts.
What does "squander" mean?
Squander means: To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
What are synonyms of "squander"?
Common synonyms of "squander" include: waste, expend, blow, use, conserve, consume, ware, spend. Plus 1 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "squander" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "squander", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.