1
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a wasted frame—a shadow of the man he once was
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2
as in haggard
suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease
a frail and wasted famine victim
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3
as in ripped
slang
being under the influence of a recreational drug
the documentary portrays the comedian as someone who was often too wasted to function socially
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as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
unfortunately, his college years were largely spent getting wasted
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as in spent
to use up carelessly
he wasted his lottery winnings on booze-soaked nights with gold diggers
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2
as in ruined
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
one country attempting to waste another
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3
as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
endless months of inactivity wasted him
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Recent Examples of wasted
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
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Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.
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Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Solar and wind power can generate excess electricity during periods of strong production, but that energy is often wasted if it cannot be stored for later use.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Local love for Suárez Bakery & Barra Charlotteans wasted no time sending love and well wishes after learning the bakery would say goodbye to Optimist Hall.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Right now, the Solix is $500 off, and that's a low price for a device that can power your home in a pinch while potentially savings you hundreds on groceries that would otherwise go wasted.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Meta wasted $60 billion on the metaverse.
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ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Goldman wasted no time trying to make the most of his opening.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
New York — Kevin Warsh wasted no time putting his stamp on the Federal Reserve in his first meeting as chairman.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Cleveland wasted a grand slam from Daniel Schneemann as Gavin Williams (9-4) allowed a career-high seven earned runs in five innings.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
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Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.
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Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The first half of the year usually reveals where time, energy and resources are being wasted.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Solar and wind power can generate excess electricity during periods of strong production, but that energy is often wasted if it cannot be stored for later use.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Local love for Suárez Bakery & Barra Charlotteans wasted no time sending love and well wishes after learning the bakery would say goodbye to Optimist Hall.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Right now, the Solix is $500 off, and that's a low price for a device that can power your home in a pinch while potentially savings you hundreds on groceries that would otherwise go wasted.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Meta wasted $60 billion on the metaverse.
—
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Goldman wasted no time trying to make the most of his opening.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
New York — Kevin Warsh wasted no time putting his stamp on the Federal Reserve in his first meeting as chairman.
—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Cleveland wasted a grand slam from Daniel Schneemann as Gavin Williams (9-4) allowed a career-high seven earned runs in five innings.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasted
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Following a year of historically weak hiring in 2025, hiring rebounded this spring.
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In a weak free-agency class, centers Robert Williams III (Portland) and Mark Williams (Phoenix) are already off the market, each reportedly agreeing to return to their current teams.
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Rocking back and forth nervously during a television appearance, a haggard-looking Diaz-Canel acknowledged the same talks, which his government had denied were taking place just days before.
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Wrexham, meanwhile, was near the bottom, struggling in England’s lowest division under a haggard fan-ownership group keeping it on life support.
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Barlow allowed a home run, a single and two hit by pitches without recording an out, bringing Medina in with bases the loaded and no outs.
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The news release said the accidental shooting happened after children gained access to an unsecured and loaded firearm.
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Supergirl is a jaded punk-rock youngster who has a cool dog and gets drunk to cope with past trauma.
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Ouch, Carter falling drunk off his horse.
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As internet rumors swirled that the couple would marry that day in Rhode Island, Swift and Kelce spent the evening in New York City instead.
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While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
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Its front-facing design deters pickpockets, while the water-resistant fabric protects your phone from surprise downpours or sweaty adventure days—because no one wants their phone ruined halfway through a trip.
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In practice, organic liquids like crude oil ruined everything.
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Yet finance, policy certainty and infrastructure weakened for the first time in more than a decade.
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Internal fractures, economic decline and public frustration have weakened the movement and opened a new chapter of uncertainty.
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The gags are both belabored and feeble.
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Jolted by a feeble office market, a growing number of developers are considering ways to convert their office properties to other uses, such as housing projects.
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“Wasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasted. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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