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Definitions

go to waste

VERB
waste
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow consume deplete dissipate divert drain exhaust lavish lose misuse squander undermine
STRONG
atrophy corrode crumble debilitate decay decline decrease disable disappear droop ebb emaciate empty enfeeble fade gnaw misapply perish sap sink splurge thin wane wear wilt wither
WEAK
be of no avail burn up eat away fritter away frivol away gamble away misemploy pour down the drain run dry run through throw away trifle away wear out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accumulate collect fill gather hoard maintain save starve succeed
STRONG
aid assist bloom build develop grow help improve increase raise rise strengthen
WEAK
create preserve

Example Sentences

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Plaintiff attorneys never let a cultural problem go to waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The charity collects surplus food from large supermarkets and wholesalers which would otherwise go to waste.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

So, instead of having the trip go to waste, they decided to make use of their studio time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Unable to make it to the market, his precious merchandise will likely go to waste.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

"We're going to stop by your tia’s house to drop off some of the food left over from today. I don't want it to go to waste."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi