pay dirts

Definition of pay dirtsnext
plural of pay dirt
as in treasure troves

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Noun
  • Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • While most of the discussion has been around the potential treasure troves of Greenland or Ukraine, Cornwall is believed to sit on the largest lithium deposits in Europe.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The strikes sparked fires at the facility, which processes 15 million tons of oil a year and produces gasoline, diesel and jet fuel for the Russian military.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The recent discoveries come as Curiosity and its fellow Perseverance rover continue to scour very different parts of the Martian surface.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Pay dirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirts. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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