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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
Ray Petelin, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s no need to panic — this is very common and typically occurs when dust that has settled on the heating elements burns off.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
What should actually take far less time is keeping said curtains clean and dusted.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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Noun
According to the National Weather Service, when a water droplet in a freezing atmosphere comes into contact with a nucleus, like a speck of dust or pollen, an ice crystal is formed.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s no need to panic — this is very common and typically occurs when dust that has settled on the heating elements burns off.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dryer sheets have become the de facto favorite for dusting baseboards and other trim because of their anti-static properties.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
What should actually take far less time is keeping said curtains clean and dusted.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 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
Noun
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Today, the movement is remembered less for enlightenment and more for its crimes – including massive immigration fraud and a mass food poisoning in Oregon in 1984, the largest bioterror attack on American soil.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Providing ample shade and maintaining healthy soil can help prevent issues, including occasional damage from slugs and snails, root rot, and powdery mildew.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 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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According to the Wall Street Journal, less than the burning of wood and garbage.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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In Churchill, the trash sites have all been bear-proofed (enclosed so the animals can’t graze among the garbage), but not so in Arviat, where Inuit enforcers show up in their buggies to honk loudly and chase the bears away from open-air landfills.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
1 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
Verb
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Prior to his arrest, he was interviewed by People Magazine Investigates at the cemetery where his father is buried.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Gaza Health Ministry currently reports 71,667 deaths, including more than 450 since the October 2025 ceasefire, though Israeli officials said the estimate does not include bodies believed to be buried under rubble.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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