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 includes dinner, Chinese performing arts, a lion dance, raffles and prizes.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
The night will feature DJ sets and interactive moments designed to spark conversation, games, raffles and a live performance in which Marx transforms from host to full-stage performing artist.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Both were also classified as sweepstakes and were not subject to the Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, which governs raffles.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The pub will be offering bucket specials and raffle giveaways to liven up the night.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
The night will feature DJ sets and interactive moments designed to spark conversation, games, raffles and a live performance in which Marx transforms from host to full-stage performing artist.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Both were also classified as sweepstakes and were not subject to the Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, which governs raffles.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The pub will be offering bucket specials and raffle giveaways to liven up the night.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raffle
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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Suggestions for this zone are to remove combustible items and vegetation; screen vents and fill gaps in or totally enclose eaves; and clear debris from a home’s roof, gutters and deck.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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In both cases, the damage seems to have stemmed from attacks on nearby ports or from falling debris from drone interceptions.—
Michael Christopher Low,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Doorbell camera captures the moment a sedan crashes into a pickup truck on a Fullerton street, flipping it onto its side and trapping two people.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Arrested, detained Rogelio had just left for work on June 25 of last year when he was pulled over by the Hendry County Police Department in La Belle, allegedly for the tints on his side windows of his truck.—
Ana Claudia Chacin,
Miami Herald,
9 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 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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Ford Aerospace Company was nearby, but the immediate area was known more for a buffalo ranch and a landfill, where residents of Santa Ana and other nearby cities would drop off rubbish in Newport Beach.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Piles of human scraps offer a bottomless buffet to wildlife, and to access that bounty, animals need to be bold enough to rummage through human rubbish but not so bold as to become a threat to people.—
Marina Wang,
Scientific American,
14 Nov. 2025
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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“Raffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raffle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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