misspends

verb

present tense third-person singular of misspend
as in spends
to use up carelessly warned that a childhood spent hanging around indoors was a misspent youth indeed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspends
  1. spends
  2. loses
  3. runs through
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  • Or… 2) Miami is insufficiently impressed and spends its likely very high 2027 first-round draft pick on a QB with the clear intent for the rookie to soon replace Willis.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike some long-distance trails that offer extended stretches of relatively forgiving terrain, the AT spends much of its length going relentlessly up and down the Appalachian Mountains.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of spends
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  • The genius of work divided loses none of its luster when the Chinese are participating in the work, not to mention the peaceful implications of market goods easily crossing borders.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The movie stars the late Murphy as Molly, a rich girl who loses her fortune and has to find a job.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of loses
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  • Though the international border runs through the area — in some cases cutting through private property — the residents have always seen themselves as a united community, sharing resources and looking out for each other.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Makar’s younger brother, Taylor, recently signed a two-year contract with the Avalanche that runs through the 2027-28 season.
    — Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of runs through
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“Misspends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspends. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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