Words that rhyme with wasting

Wasting is a 2-syllable word with 11 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are basting, blasting, broadcasting. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of wasting

noun
  1. any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
  2. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

Examples of "wasting" in lyrics

See how wasting is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Drowning in the air of the time that I'm wasting"
    The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control
  • "A controlled mind is a dangerous thing to be wasting"
    60 Second Assassin — No Face
  • "and I ain't waiting for the time wasting"
    Almyghty Myghty Pythons (Souls of Mischief and The Pharcyde) — Curb Your Nerve

What do these rhymes mean?

basting
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together moistening a roast as it is cooking
blasting
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
broadcasting
a medium that disseminates via telecommunications taking part in a radio or tv program
casting
object formed by a mold the act of creating something by casting it in a mold the act of throwing a fishing line out
contrasting
strikingly different; tending to contrast; "contrasting (or contrastive) colors"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "wasting" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like basting, blasting, broadcasting create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "wasting" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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