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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
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 May 2025
In comparison to the fine-dining cuisine of Nightshade, where mapo tofu took the form of lasagna and tom yum spice dusted her take on the bloomin’ onion, Lin said her approach to 88 Club is more broadly familiar and more straightforward.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
His medals are gathering dust in a drawer back home, and that speaks volumes for his mentality — never too high, never too low, never looking too far back or too far ahead, forever striving to stay in the moment.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
They can be dusted lightly for a barely-there glow or layered for vibrant drama.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 May 2025
In comparison to the fine-dining cuisine of Nightshade, where mapo tofu took the form of lasagna and tom yum spice dusted her take on the bloomin’ onion, Lin said her approach to 88 Club is more broadly familiar and more straightforward.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dust
Noun
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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In February 2025, officials noted that although Lake James is safe for swimming and boating in the summer 2025 season, boaters need to take extra caution with remaining debris in the water after Hurricane Helene.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Source: University of Manchester Graphic: Renée Rigdon, CNN Aspergillus fungi grow like small filaments in soils all over the world.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Herbicides can harm the important beneficial microorganisms that make your soil a healthy environment for plants’ roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The clinic posted a photo of the blast’s aftermath that showed the building’s roof caved in, debris flowing into the streets and smoke billowing from inside.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The arsenal, which falls under the Army Materiel Command, also designs and stores smoke, riot control, and incendiary munitions, as well as chemical and biological defense operations items.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Any actor that’s been working for over three decades has a giant garbage bag filled of pilots.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Bears are generally solitary, shy animals but are food-driven and often find easy meals in garbage bins.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Super Nintendo World is home to two smaller lands, Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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These sightings offer hope that this snake may return to lands it was once pushed out of.—
Alex Fox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Cause of death: There are several causes of death because Ulric receives the nine lives of a cat: shot in the head, drowned, hanged, car crash, electrocuted, crossbow, stabbed, suffocated after burying himself alive. Sad or satisfying?—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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When managers bury the message in a compliment sandwich, it gets lost.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Hefty Ultra Strong with Fabuloso Watermelon Scent The Hefty brand just made trash day a whole lot sweeter!—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Officers eventually tracked down Figueroa in the building's trash room, and drove him out with pepper spray, according to the affidavit.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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Freeze poultry and ground meat that won’t be used within 2 days; freeze other meat within 4 to 5 days.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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