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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
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
So, any dust clouds will form quicker but also dissipate quicker.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Snow sometimes dusts the surrounding slopes, melting by afternoon into damp earth as manzanita and mountain lilac begin to flower.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
So, any dust clouds will form quicker but also dissipate quicker.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The best cinnamon squares are dusted with cinnamon-sugar powder that delivers an instant blast of flavor.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Snow sometimes dusts the surrounding slopes, melting by afternoon into damp earth as manzanita and mountain lilac begin to flower.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
Noun
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The wind and the cars that drive over the pile scatter the debris into neighbors’ lots, commercial property parking areas, etc.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rake the area free of any residual plant debris.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Paul trained his project with 25,000 pictures of soil and connected it with an autonomous irrigation system that decides how much water the garden should receive.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Research shows that adolescents and young adults who watch smoking in movies are more interested in taking up smoking.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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As investigators searched the area with the bamboo again, Horner smoked cigarettes and seemed relaxed, making small talk about his favorite foods, work schedules and the weather.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Knowing what not to put down a garbage disposable can help preserve your appliance and your peace of mind.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The lack of fuel has worsened the country’s other longtime problems, from pumping water, picking up garbage to producing food, among others.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Let praise land, then keep going at your own pace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Three other Syrian relatives were also killed in the Ain Mreisseh strike and were buried on Saturday in the town of al-Shuhail in Deir el-Zour, after the family split upon returning to Syria.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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What to do with the seeds The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advises people who receive the seeds to double-bag them and put them in a trash bin that goes to a landfill or incinerator.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Major indexes have been gaining ground over the last two weeks amid optimism that the war with Iran could be heading toward a resolution.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The festival grounds will have 15,000 eggs for visitors to find, with each egg containing prizes including cash and other surprises.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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