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as in debris
discarded or useless material
the piles of dust that future archaeologists will sift through for insights into our civilization
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as in to smoke
to defeat by a large margin
the inexperienced sprinter somehow dusted the field of veterans
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Recent Examples of dust
Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Points of criticism remain the rather weak speakers, the lack of full dust-protection certification, and limited repairability and sustainability information.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 9 June 2026
They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Noun
Trump has not commented on the dust up.
—Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Points of criticism remain the rather weak speakers, the lack of full dust-protection certification, and limited repairability and sustainability information.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
Mike Brown lost his perfect game and needs to dust himself off for Game 4.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 9 June 2026
They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
Noun
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Additional footage appeared to show debris floating in the aftermath of the strike.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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And an apartment building and a fitness center in the capital were also damaged by falling debris, TASS reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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If using a commercial houseplant soil, add some extra perlite and/or orchid bark to lighten it up a bit.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Sensors give engineers more ways to see inside concrete, steel, soil and water, turning some surprise closures into repairs planned months earlier.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Three of the 10 winners are puros—smokes whose binder, wrapper, and filler are grown in a single country—and each of them offers a focused creative statement, rather than complexity for complexity’s sake.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The fire prompted a shelter-in-place order and smoke advisory Wednesday due to concerns about ammonia and heavy smoke.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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More recently, Boyd has criticized the elimination of federal programs aimed at helping farmers of color acquire land.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Algae need nitrogen and phosphorus to grow, and the Reflecting Pool is primarily fed by the Potomac River, which gets heavy doses of those nutrients from nearby urban and agricultural lands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Minnesota Department of Transportation A pile of hailstones buried a lawn chair in Maple Grove, Minnesota.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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There is a second worry buried in the FSB report, quieter but arguably sharper.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Fans from around the world have brought their own traditions to the tournament, from Norway supporters performing a Viking row in perfect unison in the stands in Boston to Japanese fans in Dallas cleaning up stadium trash after matches.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Throwing devices in the trash claimed another 9%.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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