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wanton

[won-tn] / ˈwɒn tn /




NOUN
profligate person
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“HUD cannot ignore LAHSA’s wanton mismanagement of public funds,” Hughes said in his letter.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

The wanton use of the term is part of the fun, but also what makes it irksome.

From Salon May 10, 2026

Everything’s all approved and taken care of when it comes to rights involved, so there’s no fear of wanton copyright takedowns or accusation of platform rule violation.

From Slate May 6, 2026

What we don’t have time for is all the ridiculous ways we allow precious minutes to die from wanton distraction or discourteous delays.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

“This is egg-drop soup, wanton soup, egg rolls with sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, fried shrimp, and Crab Rangoon.”

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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