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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
Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
The latest observations of the comet suggest the object, made of ancient rock, frozen gases and dust, has disintegrated on its way to a close approach of the sun, which was anticipated to occur on May 1.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
That means increasing watering, fertilizing, repotting and dusting the leaves.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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New homes in the Boise Foothills are cracking, falling apart.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
The latest observations of the comet suggest the object, made of ancient rock, frozen gases and dust, has disintegrated on its way to a close approach of the sun, which was anticipated to occur on May 1.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
And then, like any self-respecting studio head, Remick picks himself up, dusts himself off, and starts all over again.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
That means increasing watering, fertilizing, repotting and dusting the leaves.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
Noun
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The lot was activated because of the magnitude of storm debris that had to be removed from the basins.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For those with patience to keep them free of debris and properly chlorinated (or, more realistically, the funds to hire someone), there’s probably just enough time to close on one of these homes before a mid-season heat wave.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Russia and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have launched intelligence missions right here on U.S. soil as the CCP has instigated an economic chokehold on South American countries through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and corruption.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Canadian singer had raised eyebrows last weekend when he was filmed smoking what appeared to be marijuana while standing next to his 15-year-old brother Jaxon in the crowd at Coachella.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chickens also smoked in San Juan Capistrano get shredded and added to Le Hut’s Caesar salads, which are spiked with an anchovy crumble and slices of bright cara cara oranges.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Unlike a regular old garbage bag, these are leakproof and durable (and thus much harder for a squirrel to rip into, if given the chance).—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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Four 20-pound bags of hamburger buns and sandwich breads got hit with Stop Sales, sending 80 pounds of bread into the garbage.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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To satisfy federal and state requirements to offset the filling of the coal pier channel, the joint venture plans to excavate 19 acres of land along the Jones Creek side of Sparrows Point, converting it to open water and wetlands.—
Timothy B. Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of square miles of open land along Highway 101 and Interstate 5 remain undeveloped.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The election of a pope can be interrupted, not stopped The pope's funeral will end when his wooden coffin is taken in procession from St. Peter's Basilica to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the church in Rome where he will be buried.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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We’re often still left burying our gays — or rooting for ships like Hacks’ Avorah — that will never happen.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On April 1, the Sanitation Department started to fine any building owners who flout the new rules, which took effect in October and require landlords to make sure food and other organic waste be separated from regular trash and placed in bins on the curb for pickup.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because of their risk of catching fire, lithium-ion batteries cannot be thrown out in the trash, curbside bins, or even battery recycling boxes.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The statement added that the aircraft are designed to destroy ground and air targets, and infrastructure facilities covered by air defense systems.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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