junkyards

Definition of junkyardsnext
plural of junkyard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkyards
landfills
Noun
  • As a result, most of this plastic barrier packaging is discarded to landfills as single-use materials.
    J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Most of it ends up in landfills or the ocean.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Junkyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkyards. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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