as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
clearing the rubble after the earthquake
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Recent Examples of rubble
Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More than 30 Palestinians are also missing under the rubble, the organization said, including 19 members from one family.
—Kareem Khadder and Dana Karni, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The iconic venue, known as one of the most popular establishments in the Dominican Republic, was hosting more than 300 attendees when the roof gave way, trapping dozens beneath the rubble.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
At least two of the dead were construction workers who were killed by falling rubble or debris, rescue worker Songwut Wangpon told reporters.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More than 30 Palestinians are also missing under the rubble, the organization said, including 19 members from one family.
—Kareem Khadder and Dana Karni, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The iconic venue, known as one of the most popular establishments in the Dominican Republic, was hosting more than 300 attendees when the roof gave way, trapping dozens beneath the rubble.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
At least two of the dead were construction workers who were killed by falling rubble or debris, rescue worker Songwut Wangpon told reporters.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubble
Noun
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The lot was activated because of the magnitude of storm debris that had to be removed from the basins.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For those with patience to keep them free of debris and properly chlorinated (or, more realistically, the funds to hire someone), there’s probably just enough time to close on one of these homes before a mid-season heat wave.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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The collapse of the communist regime had left behind unimaginable wreckage: the economy was dead, corruption was everywhere, people's spirits had been utterly crushed.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The oldest survivor of Flight 212, Mihalek was 46 at the time of the crash and helped pull co-pilot Jim Daniels away from the wreckage.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Rubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubble. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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