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as in scraps
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the fabric store sells oddments left over from cutting
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
one of those medical oddments that has perplexed and intrigued generations of medical historians
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
an exhibit devoted to the incredible array of oddments that are collected by people the world over
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Noun
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Many incidents began over misbehavior such as dress-code violations, vaping or schoolyard scraps.—
Clare Amari,
New York Times,
27 May 2026 -
Remove trash and food scraps, which can attract predators that may prey on eggs and chicks.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
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Two of the four Vulcan launches to date have suffered anomalies with solid rocket boosters, and although the missions succeeded in placing their payloads into orbit, the launcher is grounded as ULA and its subcontractors probe the recurring problem.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Along Lake Austin’s banks, listings like these are not anomalies so much as markers.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The code says harassment can include negative or disparaging comments about a participant’s gender identity, lists no exceptions and says harassment violations can lead to discipline, including suspension or expulsion from OBRA.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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In a matter of months, unmanned vehicles have gone from rare frontline curiosities to standard issue.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Dinosaurs are no longer occasional curiosities tucked into natural history sales.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Yi’s studio is filled with the remnants of her works.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Cooling off The Earth has gradually cooled over time, and the scant remnants of its earliest history show us that major geologic processes evolved quite a bit as a result.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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Despite his disclaimer, Cannon did urge runners to be on the lookout for any lasting gastrointestinal abnormalities, especially rectal bleeding, after a race.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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More recently, Hoeg was involved in the agency’s review of a formal petition to add bold new warnings to antidepressant drugs about unproven pregnancy risks, including fetal abnormalities that could lead to autism and other disorders.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Oddments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddments. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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