Words similar to wasting

Example sentences for: wasting

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Later, Johnny comes to see him: "Tom said, 'If you think I am a stone that you shouldn't leave unturned, you are wasting your time.
Last night, while wasting time in the usual online fashion, I came across a chance to vote for the novel of the century, from a list of ten chosen by other people wasting time in the usual online fashion, and it certainly didn't include A Sport and a Pastime , which it should have.
Cell phones interfere with radio frequencies and force scientists to develop complicated countermeasures, wasting precious research time and funds.
After devoting (wasting?)
The cynical spin: Anyone can succeed if he stops wasting his energy on others.