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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
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
The dust is abundant in interstellar space — the vast region between stars, and it is embedded in comets and asteroids.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Roundhouse Brewpub The Cristo Twisto is a Monte Cristo with a twist, with raspberry fritter bread, fontina cheese, turkey breast, prosciutto, arugula, raspberry sauce dusted with powdered sugar.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
The dust is abundant in interstellar space — the vast region between stars, and it is embedded in comets and asteroids.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The fairytale tiara then went unseen for many years, until Princess Kate dusted it off for a triumphant return 24 years later.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Roundhouse Brewpub The Cristo Twisto is a Monte Cristo with a twist, with raspberry fritter bread, fontina cheese, turkey breast, prosciutto, arugula, raspberry sauce dusted with powdered sugar.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
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The helicopter crashed about 50 feet from a BNSF Railway line and spread debris across the tracks, according to the railway.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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All three fixtures are away, which provides an element of respite and protection for Hurzeler from the seething discontent on home soil.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cover with soil and keep moist.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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The same rule that bans smoking and the use of cell phones during debates, among other things, also bars the display of slogans, banners or plaques.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The family-style menu includes burrata cannoli with caviar and smoked brisket malfadine.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the magic elixir is able to turn garbage into Jan Ravnik, Swift's pinup backup dancer.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Every winter, construction machines work around the clock to clear tons of garbage — plastic, furniture, medical waste — clogging the Drina River.—
Eldar Emric,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Turkmenistan’s land borders are also open.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Oneida spokeswoman Bobbi Webster recalled growing up that tribal members would spend long hours working on non-tribal land within the reservation borders picking apples for 50 cents a pail.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The rumor is that 20 years earlier a teenage girl was killed and buried there by her parents, who subsequently disappeared.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Perfect for lounging around the house, walking the dog, taking out the trash, or wearing to the movie theater, this platform clog is an indoor slipper with a durable outsole sturdy enough for outdoor use.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bus carrying members of a wedding party was returning home Thursday night when the bus fell about 650 feet, landing on flat ground near Budgaun village, about 310 miles west of the capital, Kathmandu.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The tranquil grounds feature a stone infinity pool, koi pond, gazebo and multiple sundecks that look out over the water, and all four bedrooms have private verandas.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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