Thesaurus results for CATCHALLS

catchalls

noun

plural of catchall

as in collages

something that holds or includes many different things They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.

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Recent Examples of catchalls Old books and vintage silver tea trays make wonderful risers or catchalls for jewelry, coins, and keys. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026 The collection also features Italian espresso cups, a Murano ashtray, and leather catchalls, among other items. — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 When garages become catchalls for everything from garden supplies to holiday decorations, what are the best garage storage ideas that’ll organize this most daunting of home spaces? — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Atkinson similarly makes collages, carefully weaving each phrase into the next to create unsettled atmospheres.

— Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
New designs are layered on top of old, creating accidental collages between eras.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 June 2026

Definition of collages

Noun

Some beachgoers arrive early in the morning to set up their compounds and stay until sunset and beyond.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Consuming chocolate and tea might lead to lower blood pressure thanks to flavan-3-ols, compounds known for their heart-health benefits.

— Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Definition of compounds

Noun

The result is that the females—suddenly surrounded by, say, five litters of newborn pups—have no idea whose kids are whose.

— Big Think, Big Think, 8 May 2026
Supporters argue the policy would help address the root of the problem by preventing unwanted litters and reducing the number of animals that end up back on the streets.

— Nina Burns, CBS News, 5 May 2026

Definition of litters

Noun

Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Rather, our solar system is a celestial shooting gallery, chock-full of flying projectiles—not just meteoroids but larger bodies, such as comets, asteroids, and other cosmic detritus—and Earth is right in the firing line.

— Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026

Definition of detritus

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Looking particularly gorgeous on a recent visit were the overflowing boxes of stone fruit varieties from Rojas Family Farms — delights rendered especially irresistible with a $4-per-pound mix-and-match deal.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Additionally, some varieties contain toxins that deer cannot tolerate.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026