junkyards

Definition of junkyardsnext
plural of junkyard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkyards
landfills
Noun
  • The Reuse Fair aims to keep valuable items out of landfills by encouraging the donation of reusable items to organizations in need.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Regulators found at the time that nearby landfills showed no evidence of air or water contamination.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Junkyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkyards. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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