1. wastes (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘squander’

Examples

• He squanders his allowance on video games every week.
• The company squanders millions on unnecessary projects.
• She never squanders an opportunity to learn something new.
• The government squanders taxpayer money on failed programs.
• He squanders his talent by not practicing regularly.
• The team squanders every lead they get in the fourth quarter.