PRODIGALITIES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

prodigalities

noun

plural of prodigality

as in wastes

an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities

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Biology feeds on wastes and transforms it into something new.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
According to the International Maritime Organization, biofouling wastes about 10% of all fuel used by the world's shipping fleets.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

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