as in garbage
discarded or useless material
a pile of offal from the tannery operating in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of offal
To understand the soul may have required silk, cheesecloth, cotton wool, even offal—but these mundane materials, Warner shows us, held meaning.
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David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Lutèce followed in 1961 as Julia Child gushed over offal on TV.
—Mehr Singh, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
The ravens might possibly lead us to the offal.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
In many restaurants across the country, animal organs such as beef offal are displayed to show freshness, especially for hotpot.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Lutèce followed in 1961 as Julia Child gushed over offal on TV.
—Mehr Singh, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
The ravens might possibly lead us to the offal.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
In many restaurants across the country, animal organs such as beef offal are displayed to show freshness, especially for hotpot.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for offal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offal
Noun
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Keep garbage bins covered and clean them frequently to remove sticky foods.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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It has been used as a military camp, garbage dump, and recreational area throughout its history.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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How To Dethatch Your Lawn The day before dethatching, mow your lawn as usual to trim the grass and remove excess debris from the lawn, then water the lawn lightly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Three makeshift camps have been closed as a result of people finding housing, including a more permanent Fountain Square camp that garnered media coverage after residents called attention to growing piles of trash and reports of animal abuse.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the Lincoln Club announced a ballot initiative to repeal the trash tax and deliver real relief.—
Bradley Schnell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The study confirmed direct dumping by boats, with evidence of bags full of rubbish thrown overboard.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Researchers found evidence of bags full of rubbish being thrown overboard, identifiable by pile-up patterns on the seabed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS), part of the CDC, monitors samples of wastewater (sewage) for viruses and bacteria to detect infection patterns in communities.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The health department also said that the bar had active sewage backup in the basement and improper plumbing installed, saying that the facility lacks a grease interceptor to keep oil and grease from getting into the sewer system.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ratings agency downgraded Paramount’s debt to junk.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The more junk goes in—unverified claims, conspiracies, Astroturf campaigns, low‑quality commentary—the more polished junk comes out.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Remove as much dust as possible to improve the bonding of the tile adhesive.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is the atmosphere in which wind, oxygen, and dust influence psychological landscapes.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Offal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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