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Recent Examples of jetsam
Full of the flotsam and jetsam of everyday affairs.
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Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 July 2024
Luke called the vultures back and reshot the scene with the jetsam of pestilence.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
For Kevin Nunez and his son Nathan, Native Americans who have long family history locked within the rugged and geologically active mountains, volunteering to help remove the flotsam and jetsam of tourists is a solemn duty.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
So flotsam or jetsam?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
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Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 July 2024
Luke called the vultures back and reshot the scene with the jetsam of pestilence.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
For Kevin Nunez and his son Nathan, Native Americans who have long family history locked within the rugged and geologically active mountains, volunteering to help remove the flotsam and jetsam of tourists is a solemn duty.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
So flotsam or jetsam?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetsam
Noun
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the recent study, researchers used ancient DNA remnants to reconstruct the bacterium's genome.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to clearing debris, Guard officials said, troops have assisted more than 200 people stranded in vehicles and homes and given nearly 300 emergency and healthcare workers rides to work.—
Sophie Bates,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Already too much of Havana – a once beautiful city now littered with debris from buildings collapsing under years of neglect – looks like a war zone.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Automotive detritus Does your car need to be cleaned out?—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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The detritus of a Bronze Age ship can tell us about the people on board and the routes taken by these intrepid travelers over 3,000 years ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And the Heat’s supporting players at the moment are far better than the flotsam and jetsam that currently are with the Bucks.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Through displaying the flotsam, Corinn Flaherty hopes to raise people’s awareness about marine pollution.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Some people were trapped under the rubble as Israeli strikes targeted shelters, tents for displaced people, residential apartments and a police station, the spokesperson, Basal, said.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Black colored residue was found inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cleaning often involves contact with bacteria, pet messes, or food residue.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Homes and infrastructure lie in ruins.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ruins of one of what was once the northernmost bishopric sat nearby.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Jetsam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetsam. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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