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as in fine
consisting of very small particles
dusty soil
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2
as in filthy
not clean
old dusty clothes
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
I almost fell asleep reading that dusty book of memoirs
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Recent Examples of dusty
Its trust department managed the unseen, dusty but abundantly green fortunes of ancient Baltimore.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, the 17-year-old makes this dusty trek twice per day, committed to perfecting his backhand on ground balls, creating separation between his upper and lower half on swings off the tee, and strengthening his already laser-like arm through a regimen of regular drills.
—Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
In one corner, dozens of dusty bottles sat behind beanbag chairs, while a miniature trampoline lay turned on its side.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Around 20 million years ago, as wind and streams whittled away at the Rocky Mountains, the debris was dumped in the High Plains, a dusty bed of sand and gravel.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, the 17-year-old makes this dusty trek twice per day, committed to perfecting his backhand on ground balls, creating separation between his upper and lower half on swings off the tee, and strengthening his already laser-like arm through a regimen of regular drills.
—Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
In one corner, dozens of dusty bottles sat behind beanbag chairs, while a miniature trampoline lay turned on its side.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Around 20 million years ago, as wind and streams whittled away at the Rocky Mountains, the debris was dumped in the High Plains, a dusty bed of sand and gravel.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusty
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In both periods, the metro's fine particle levels ranked in the middle of the pack for U.S. cities.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bones and teeth are then ground into a fine, ivory powder and returned to the deceased’s family — much like the remains from cremation, without the ashen hue.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lamine Yamal’s filthy turn for the second goal (above) let football shine through the politics for a second.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the earlier seasons of the show, characters were often filthy, caked with dirt and blood, clothes tattered.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Mahomes is giving boring game-day outfits the boot!—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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These tiny, winged insects have a delicate, powdery white appearance.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Dec. 2021
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You're Exposed to Tear Gas Tear gas is a thick, powdery fog that sticks to moisture, like saliva, sweat, tears, and mucous membranes and causes an intense burning sensation.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired,
2 June 2020
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Piles of grey snow sat next to muddy stretches of the lawn.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Every two years or so, the entire structure is caked with a fresh layer of banco: a muddy mixture of water, soil, and straw that dries in open air.—
Guy Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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Women and adults younger than 45 are more likely than men and older adults to say that moderate drinking is bad for health, as were Democrats and independents.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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On the day of the shooting, Nixon-Clark was 16 years and 9 months old, just shy of reaching legal status as an adult.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2022
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In addition to her tiring routine of delivering disappointment, Hadoula also has to contend with her own troubles in the form of a vision of her deceased mother (Maria Protoppapa).—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
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Image Piloting a firefighting aircraft is sweaty, tiring work, Mr. Mattiacci said.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusty. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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