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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
Ships, once proud and sturdy, were ripped apart by torpedoes and bombs, sending massive plumes of fire and debris into the air.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Over the summer, the city of Albany hired hazardous waste specialists with Cabrera Services Inc. to survey for the presence of radioactive waste at the Albany Bulb, a former municipal landfill for construction debris that now features scenic hiking trails and a sprawling collection of outdoor art.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
The smart sensor automatically detects debris on your floor to adjust the device’s suction and water output, cleaning messes with ease.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
As the name implies, a mop-vac rolls a mop and a vacuum into one—sucking up debris and cleaning your floors at the same time.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Over the summer, the city of Albany hired hazardous waste specialists with Cabrera Services Inc. to survey for the presence of radioactive waste at the Albany Bulb, a former municipal landfill for construction debris that now features scenic hiking trails and a sprawling collection of outdoor art.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
The smart sensor automatically detects debris on your floor to adjust the device’s suction and water output, cleaning messes with ease.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
As the name implies, a mop-vac rolls a mop and a vacuum into one—sucking up debris and cleaning your floors at the same time.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 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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Rescuers pulled 10 bodies from the rubble, including two parents and their two children, the service confirmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over 105,000 people have been wounded, and thousands remain under rubble, the ministry said in a statement.NBC News, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Chiron has both carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide ice alongside carbon dioxide and methane gases in the cloud-like envelope of dust and gas that surrounds it–called a coma.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 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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Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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But he's left a trail of wreckage along the the way.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The split resulted in viral photos of Affleck's brother, Casey, tossing a giant cardboard cutout of de Armas in the trash.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Krupin spent about $1,000 on initial supplies — a children’s gardening rake, trash bags, gloves, a dust pan and disinfectant — as well as an LLC, business insurance, a website domain, a cargo trailer and hitch for her car.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Go Disposable Gone are the days when disposable cups, plates, and utensils were synonymous with landfill rubbish.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Johnson: There’s so much rubbish talked about this.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chandler christened the beast as Big Foot, and showcased its brute strength by driving over junk cars at events all over the Midwest.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Biden Administration waged its own war against junk fees.NerdWallet, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Last December, my young cat Snoopy was only a 2-month-old kitten living with his mama, litter mates and a family who would soon give him up for adoption.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The five other tigers who were tracked in detail (as well as eight more that were not as intensively studied) have produced at least six litters of cubs and made 132 kills of prey that is more appropriate than Chinese goats.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Debris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debris. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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