MISSPENDS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Gray is central to the investment calls Blackstone makes, and spends his weekends reading memos on potential deals in preparation for his weekly investment committee meetings.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Our roads get a D+ by the American Society of Civil Engineers, which found Colorado spends 35% more on car repairs than the national average.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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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

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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

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