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oddments

noun

plural of oddment

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

The result sounds like being trapped inside a telephone switchboard, full of repeating signals, samples, and scraps.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
This can include food waste, such as eggshells and old coffee, as well as compost and worm castings made from food scraps and garden debris.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Definition of scraps

Noun

Experts highlight that the scans frequently reveal harmless anomalies or untreatable conditions, rather than actionable early detections.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The investigations into most of the anomalies and observations have been closed, according to a briefing by NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on June 22.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 June 2026

Definition of rarities

Noun

Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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

Definition of remainders

Noun

In the meantime, Mars in Gemini makes an alignment with Jupiter in Leo, increasing our self-confidence and piquing our curiosities.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Definition of curiosities

Noun

Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Both teams found that the precision of the technique reduced the likelihood of unintended chromosomal abnormalities.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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