SCRAP HEAP Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

scrap heap

noun

Definition of scrap heap

as in odds and ends

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Recent Examples of scrap heap Baker was taken off the scrap heap by Houston in the wake of the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal and won the 2022 World Series. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Going from the scrap heap to one of the most coveted pitchers in the game has afforded Hill a perspective on retirement that few active players enjoy. — Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 Gausman and Hoffman, both cast to the scrap heap at different points in their careers, will play key roles in Toronto’s hopes for an upset. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025 Arrieta was one of the faces of the Padres’ 2021 collapse, as he was signed off the scrap heap in August and allowed 16 runs in 12⅓ innings in the final four starts of his career. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrap heap

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Noun

Nirim, the kibbutz settlement from which the Israeli soldiers who ploughed the border line arrived, was built on the ruins of al-Ma‘in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
The walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins – broken down, exposed, and vulnerable.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

Definition of ruins

Noun

The decision to shift away from the twice-a-year viewership data dumps comes following Bloomberg’s recent reporting that Netflix’s original series see a major decline in viewership in their second seasons.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 July 2026
The couple first sparked romance rumors in July 2023 when Gomez posted a photo of her arms around Paris Hilton and Blanco in a 31st birthday party photo dump.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Definition of dump

Noun

On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
There are heart-wrenching reports of people trying to dig survivors out of the rubble with their hands, with dozens of children suffering amputations because they could not be reached in time.

— Mark Weisbrot, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Definition of rubble

Noun

In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of detritus

Noun

The food permit of a Plano restaurant was temporarily suspended due to sewage issues during the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection reports.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Nearby, Ahmado, a 42-year-old sewage truck driver, was at work when the same attack struck a group of water trucks.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026