MISSPENDING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

misspending

verb

present participle of misspend

as in spending

to use up carelessly warned that a childhood spent hanging around indoors was a misspent youth indeed

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Recent Examples of misspending The measure’s primary backer, SEIU-UHW, argues the clinics are misspending funds on items like executive compensation that should go towards patient care. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Glen Gilzean, who left his Orange County post accused of misspending millions in taxpayer dollars, has been tapped as the new CEO of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. — Alexa Coultoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Another is the surprising fact that no Florida law specifically prohibits public officials from misspending public funds on political advertising. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 There are literally a million better ways to stop food waste than partnering with a family that has been convicted of felonies for misspending nonprofit money. — Emily Barnes, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025

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After arriving at the hospital and spending nearly an hour with hospital staff filling out paperwork, I was handed another form accepting financial responsibility.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Teams are tight-knit, spending practically every moment together from Spring Training through October in what can be described as a 162-game marathon.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

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Atlanta reached the Finals for the first time since 2013 and after losing in its previous three appearances in the championship round, will be trying for their first as well.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Tim Boyd San Juan Capistrano I’m sure there are Dodgers fans unhappy about losing to the Brewers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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