dumpiness

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Noun
  • But even in its most opposing moments, from its depths of disintegration to its peaks of pattern-building, Spirals/Viral has a cryptic unity.
    Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.
    Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That may be fine for downtown, but none of us in North County signed on for the kind of problems that high density brings — urban decay, crime, traffic and unaffordable housing.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • Advertisement Just as Nietzsche warned of the dangers of a nihilist moral void leading to societal decay, the current disregard for responsible data practices could erode trust in institutions and perpetuate systemic inequalities.
    Alice Xiang, Time, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
  • The switch in alliances has coincided with the rapid deterioration of the security situation in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
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“Dumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumpiness. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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