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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
the unsightly debris left after mining operations had ceased
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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the demolition workers cleared away all of the debris from the demolished building
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Recent Examples of debris
Since ice can also conceal debris or currents underneath the water's surface, the DNR does not consider any ice fully safe for walking, driving or skating.
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Overseen by the nonprofit Rural Community Assistance Corporation, the booms will capture tires, washing machines and other debris blocking the river’s flow into the South Bay plant, according to the governor’s office.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
What's next: The city's Street and Bridge Operations will conduct field training today to prepare for their winter weather response, including debris removal and brine application during winter storms.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
City agencies were working to clear mud and debris from the area, Zach Iscol, the commissioner of the city’s emergency management department, said at the news conference.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Overseen by the nonprofit Rural Community Assistance Corporation, the booms will capture tires, washing machines and other debris blocking the river’s flow into the South Bay plant, according to the governor’s office.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
What's next: The city's Street and Bridge Operations will conduct field training today to prepare for their winter weather response, including debris removal and brine application during winter storms.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
City agencies were working to clear mud and debris from the area, Zach Iscol, the commissioner of the city’s emergency management department, said at the news conference.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debris
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The juvenile was white with brownish brindle patches around each eye and found in a garbage bag.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Dogtown's hot dog menu is immense, Basile said garbage plates are always a top seller.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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One club even picked up and left town, though the arrival of two new franchises — one debuting in the spring and another announced to begin play next year — provided a glimmer of hope amid the rubble of 2024.Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Amid the rubble, residents struggle to rebuild their lives.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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Heat vents can also be sources of dust, which can then find a way into the delicate vents of expensive computers and laptops.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adorned with Peter Pan and Captain Hook, the seven-day celebration is full of pixie dust, adventure, and first-of-its-kind attractions.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Officials had recovered the flight's data recorders from the wreckage and were releasing information.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Months after the storm, many remain displaced as communities clear thousands of tons of wreckage and begin the long process of rebuilding.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Game wardens found trash near the carcasses, which included rubber gloves similar to those used while butchering a deer, Game and Fish Spokesman Keith Stephens said.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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But in New York, trash really only has one place left to go: on the sidewalk, often piled high.The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the city center and suburbs of Maputo, mountains of rubbish were piling up.Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Not this current rubbish that has been served up and charged at Michelin star rates.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The settlement will require the company to make major changes and is a part of the FTC's ongoing targeting of junk fees.Jaden Amos, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the $25 million penalty, the settlement also require Grubhub to stop adding junk fees and disclose the true cost of deliveries upfront to customers.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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Each intact female on the streets produces an estimate of 1.4 litters a year with an average of three kittens per litter.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The only issue is maintaining a proper level of litter at all times.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Debris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debris. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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