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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
the foundry's offscouring was the neighborhood's eyesore
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as in reject
one who is cast out or rejected by society
the hills are controlled by bandits and other unsavory offscourings who have taken up a life outside the law
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Recent Examples of offscouring
The first-century audience to whom Jesus was teaching was comprised mainly of peasants, tradesmen, farmers, shepherds, the unemployed and the offscouring of society.
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Loren A. Yadon, idahostatesman, 8 Apr. 2018
Loren A. Yadon, idahostatesman, 8 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offscouring
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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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Led by the foul-mouthed and fouler-smelling Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), the team of rejects consists of River Cartwright (Jack Lowden), Roddy Ho (Christopher Chung), Louisa Guy (Rosalind Eleazar) and Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves) among others including newcomer, J.K. Coe (Thomas Brooke).Erik Kain, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The true stab here isn’t just that Donald lied to Roy on his deathbed, or that Donald would so callously reject the friend who turned him from an outer-borough reject into a mover and shaker within Manhattan.Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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According to preliminary data, there are no casualties from falling debris.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though the risk of existing debris interfering with missions is low, researchers keep an eye out for what's called EDL (Entry, Descent and Landing) debris and its potential to contaminate soil samples.Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The comic focuses on a group of high school outcasts, but individual groups could be old college theatre kids, a dysfunctional rock band and more.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Caplan’s early roles included several episodes of the cult fave TV series Freaks and Geeks and outcast Janis Ian in the 2004 comedy movie Mean Girls.Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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If you're tempted to randomly gather a fistful of strands and throw them in the trash, think twice.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the vent panel removed, locate and lift away the filter and throw it in the trash.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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But one thing’s for sure—there were some among them who chose to become lepers.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ana Navarro slams 'social leper and criminal' Diddy in passionate defense of Cassie on The View Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Sep. 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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But there has been so much rubbish written about me and Brittany.Alex Gurley, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Unreal Mobile Difference Sharing Azalea’s no-nonsense, no-filter attitude, Unreal challenges the rubbish that plagues the industry.Sara Smith, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Offscouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offscouring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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