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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
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
There is dust and nothing else.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Flying Fox, which was inspired by crop-dusting pilot Jeb Fox, will represent a Kentucky farmland setting, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Then, Vaara recommends beating your blanket with a carpet beater to remove dust, pet hair, and other particles.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
There is dust and nothing else.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Work from Top to Bottom Start your week dusting and wiping down upper surfaces like countertops and cabinets, then concentrate on floors.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Flying Fox, which was inspired by crop-dusting pilot Jeb Fox, will represent a Kentucky farmland setting, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
Noun
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Gas and dust fall into a rotating disk around the black hole, and as the debris spirals more rapidly, it becomes superheated, releasing intense radiation.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another key area involves developing artificial lunar and Martian soil simulants to test rover traction and propulsion systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the turkey bacon will be cherrywood-smoked and the white cheddar cheese will be sharper.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Add the olive oil and smoked sausage to a large pot and place over medium heat.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That’s the whole point of that process of aging and using garbage bags and paint.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Raising the city’s garbage fee was another structural solution that aldermen and the mayor opted to avoid because of similar political difficulties.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Illegal Campfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 22 days.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University College London have found that humans can detect objects buried in sand without directly touching them.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, do not compost plant debris and soil of plants that had pest and disease issues, but dispose of it in the trash.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Wayne’s body was found by a passing driver in a northeast Aurora field littered with trash and debris one month after she was last seen alive, with her clothes and purse were strewn about the area, according to the affidavit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Through the integration with Tactical Assault Kit software, the team remotely controlled multiple unmanned ground and surface units across a large, 50-square-mile operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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