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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
the unsightly debris left after mining operations had ceased
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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the demolition workers cleared away all of the debris from the demolished building
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Recent Examples of debris
Even after charred debris was cleared from lots where homes burned and after the houses that remained standing were remediated, testing has revealed concentrations of lead high enough to sicken children.
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Idaho Power recommends switching out air filters and cleaning debris from HVAC units, especially when they’re kept outside.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
The best termite prevention methods are moisture control, removal of debris and firewood near the home, and regular inspections for activity.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Musk posted, along with a user video of the Starship debris raining down near the Atlantic Ocean.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Idaho Power recommends switching out air filters and cleaning debris from HVAC units, especially when they’re kept outside.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
The best termite prevention methods are moisture control, removal of debris and firewood near the home, and regular inspections for activity.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Musk posted, along with a user video of the Starship debris raining down near the Atlantic Ocean.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debris
Noun
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Their diet is highly varied, and they have been known to eat fish, lobsters, birds, turtles, dead animals and even garbage.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Crew members allegedly discovered numerous packages hidden inside the ship’s garbage room that were believed to contain narcotics, according to the affidavit.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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After a Simi Valley family’s home was destroyed in the Sandy fire, Los Angeles firefighters sifted through ash and rubble to recover a treasured wedding ring and other keepsakes.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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In previous years, trash and recycling have been collected as usual during Memorial Day.—
Eva Flowe
May 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Officials continue urging residents to remove outdoor food sources and secure trash in hopes of preventing future encounters from escalating.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Alongside the Mandalorian’s Razor Crest, flight crews will chase the bounties across the galaxy, to either the Cloud City on Bespin, the city-planet of Coruscant or the wreckage of the second Death Star in orbit above Endor.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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An excavator that had been brought in to sift through the wreckage had reached ground level, meaning that everything above it had been checked.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Its breathable, mesh design keeps shoes odor- and dust-free, and it’s made with thick and durable stitching that’s designed to be long-lasting.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The dust is beginning to settle for the 23-year-old outfielder.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Float through spectacular canyons, check out petroglyphs and Native American ruins, conquer rapids, and spend your nights unwinding while gazing up at the Milky Way.—
Matt Bell,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2026
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Danluck traveled to that cathedral, set up lights in the ruins, and built a scene around him — not to recreate the battle, but to recreate the feeling.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Trash pickup Chris Barnett, Orion Township supervisor, said residents of his community will be allowed to place more bagged trash outside at their next Waste Management pickup day to help handle overflow rubbish from paper plates, etc.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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From the Japanese point of view, leaving rubbish piled up in a stadium would be a bother to others.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Blackwood, and a spotty defense on junk in front of the net, provided the smelling salts.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The district’s bond rating now sits at junk status, meaning BB+ and below under Fitch Ratings’ scale.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Debris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debris. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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