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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
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 May 2026
While an asteroid is a small, rocky object often found in orbit of Mars and Jupiter, and a comet is a space object made of ice and dust, meteors are a result of a space rock entering Earth's atmosphere.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
To apply the cinnamon, simply dust the surface of the seedling’s compost with ground cinnamon powder to prevent the development of fungal pathogens in the compost.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
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Noun
The numerous bright red dots strewn around M88’s spiral arms are old stars, while the pink and blue represent star clusters and dust clouds.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 May 2026
While an asteroid is a small, rocky object often found in orbit of Mars and Jupiter, and a comet is a space object made of ice and dust, meteors are a result of a space rock entering Earth's atmosphere.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Verb
Using a microfiber cloth, gently dust the entire screen.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
To apply the cinnamon, simply dust the surface of the seedling’s compost with ground cinnamon powder to prevent the development of fungal pathogens in the compost.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
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Videos published online and geolocated by NBC News showed a blazing fire inside the airport, surrounded by debris and heavy smoke as people ran for cover.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Remove any loose bits of food and debris from the smoker and removable components.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Cats become infected by eating raw meat, birds, mice or contaminated soil, and only cats that are actively shedding parasites in their stool can spread it.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Plant them at least 12 inches apart from each other and bury them completely in soil, leaving only the leaves exposed.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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Pecan Lodge barbecue platters and smoked brisket sandwiches have been offered on flights out of DFW to New York airports since February.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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On the deck of the Manx Steam Packet ferry from Liverpool to the island, Jorge is smoking in the morning sunshine and watching the frothy wake as the ship carves its path.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Protesters were later seen pelting ICE vehicles with kitchen towels and trash as garbage littered the ground.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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So how did Breslow land on Durbin as the target as opposed to, say, another infielder with more power but less defense?—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In it, a Native Hawaiian family struggles to reclaim the ancestral lands that colonization, tourism, and rampant development threaten to overrun.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The widow has had to tolerate enough of this woman and her husband’s affair and should be allowed to bury him in peace.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Kai Havertz had buried the first shot of the game into PSG’s net, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute of the game.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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All those unappetizing items go in your brown yard waste cart, not the black trash cart or the blue recycle cart.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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In state elections this month an alliance led by above-ground communist parties was voted out in the southern state of Kerala, the first time in decades that Marxist political parties are not in power in any of India’s states or territories.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The project, which broke ground about a year ago, was funded through a combination of state matching funds and remaining city of Mission Viejo redevelopment funds.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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