as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
clearing the rubble after the earthquake
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Recent Examples of rubble
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said seven people remained trapped beneath rubble in Nabatiyeh and nearby villages following the attacks, according to AP.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 20 June 2026
Fire officials said crews spent the day working alongside demolition teams to remove debris and rubble, allowing access to hot spots buried deep within the structure.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The agency reported rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble and were assessing risks of additional temblors.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Cleared of rubble and Palestinians, of course.
—Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
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Yun Li, CNBC, 20 June 2026
Fire officials said crews spent the day working alongside demolition teams to remove debris and rubble, allowing access to hot spots buried deep within the structure.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The agency reported rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble and were assessing risks of additional temblors.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Cleared of rubble and Palestinians, of course.
—Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubble
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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Videos from the scene showed bystanders running toward the burning wreckage, attempting to break a window to the cockpit and open the plane's door to free passengers as first responders arrived.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Tortured by the loss of his son and the wreckage of his life, David has refused visitors since the beginning of his sentence.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Mussolini had a villa built, reduced like almost everything else to a pile of ruins.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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But the sacred institution, founded in 1813, is now in ruins.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Rubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubble. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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