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ADJECTIVE
spilled
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Parchment was too valuable to be squandered on a blank background; every inch that did not bear graphic information was trimmed away for use elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Perry says her mother was also a fierce, if deeply flawed, protector, who was forced to become the sole provider as Perry’s father squandered his earnings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘I am her scapegoat’: My mother-in-law squandered all her money.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Emmanuel Longelo had put Motherwell ahead in the 50th minute and the visitors squandered several good chances before and after Claudio Braga levelled.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They had sold their junk and already squandered the pennies.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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