RAFFLE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

raffle

noun

Definition of raffle

as in garbage

discarded or useless material the front lawn was littered with the raffle that the roofers had left behind

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Recent Examples of raffle The event is free and will feature children's activities in the Summerfest grounds, a kid's raffle, a splash pad and a playground. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026 This family friendly, community event features authentic Polish food, folk dancers, live entertainment, games, arts and crafts, cultural exhibits, raffles and much more. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026 The Chiefs player then thanked everyone at MSG who put the night together—which reportedly included performances from Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney, along with luxury raffles. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 The fair will feature information on brush clearance and home hardening, volunteer opportunities, emergency services and supplies, fire extinguisher training and a raffle. — City News Service, Daily News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raffle

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Noun

By the late 19th century, something previously seen as garbage had become the foundation of a major new industry.

— Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Electricity is now available up to 20 hours per day, Damascus and other cities are lit up at night, garbage is being collected, and water supplies are returning to neighborhoods on a weekly basis.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of garbage

Noun

Sweep the deck of debris, hose it down, and scrub any trouble spots with warm, soapy water.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
The change also covers medical emergencies that are not the airline’s fault, the removal of unruly passengers, certain cyberattacks, and aircraft damage caused by extreme weather or debris.

— Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of debris

Noun

Ford, meanwhile, has struggled with production of its crucial F-Series pickup trucks following two supplier fires last year that disrupted production and sales.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
On this week’s episode of The Drivecast, Joel and Kyle—a Los Angeles resident with a old truck that recently failed its smog test—go beyond the headlines to explain the uncomfortable truth about Leno’s Law that no one wants to acknowledge.

— Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This is great news for keeping space clear of junk and extending satellites’ lifetimes—unless China turns that ability to get close to an uncooperative satellite into a military strategy.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
The move to junk grade territory from BB+ to BB highlighted the project’s vulnerability to default.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of junk

Noun

This comes at the expense of no movement in the wrist, but to be fair, having the lightsaber pointed in any other direction would look rubbish.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of rubbish

Noun

One study links living near new Kern County oil and gas wells to higher infection risk, while massive housing and solar construction promise more soil disturbance and airborne, infectious dust.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Commissioned by John and Carol Johnston, parents of three young children, the glass and marble-dust stucco structure was completed in 1968.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

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