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as in debris
discarded or useless material
the sight of piles and piles of riffraff at the town dump was a sobering reminder that we are indeed a society of consumers
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as in rabble
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class
local ordinances that are intended to keep the riffraff out of the town
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Recent Examples of riffraff
William is ready for the task and has no intention of being killed by rebels or any other riffraff in the forests of Virginia.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 8 July 2023
There’s a gate topped with barbed wire to keep the riffraff out, and then long and winding stairs down to the sea.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
Boba turned and scanned the alcoves again, ignoring the riffraff who stared at him, and raised his eyebrows at the sight of a familiar face.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
The Standard’s interior is sleek yet warm and devoid of riffraff.
—Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 27 July 2023
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 8 July 2023
There’s a gate topped with barbed wire to keep the riffraff out, and then long and winding stairs down to the sea.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
Boba turned and scanned the alcoves again, ignoring the riffraff who stared at him, and raised his eyebrows at the sight of a familiar face.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
The Standard’s interior is sleek yet warm and devoid of riffraff.
—Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 27 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for riffraff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riffraff
Noun
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Rubber toe caps are an integral part of the safety features of these shoes, while ultra-durable heel collars also promise to keep your feet in place while keeping debris out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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And remember: never touch nests that contain baby birds or eggs. To remove an old nest, wear sturdy gloves and a face mask, gather up the nest and any leftover debris, and throw it in your trash can.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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There was little-to-no doubt Jurgen Klopp’s side were going to defeat Ralf Rangnick’s under-interim-management rabble that day.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement From start to finish, pure madness, amid a rabble that never calmed, never quieted, never quit.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2024
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The plummeting property values bled Gary of tax revenue for roads, schools, street lights, firefighters, garbage pickup.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Over five hours, the group trimmed foliage, picked up trash and stuffed everything into a roll-off garbage bin provided by the city of San Diego.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Whatever trash isn’t recycled is trucked away, dumped into landfills and buried.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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City leaders are also increasing parking meter rates, extending trash collection fees and making other moves to raise revenues.—
Mariana Trujillo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The state engages in systematic efforts to spread war fever by infecting the populace with the big lies of propaganda.—
Karen Parker Lears,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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In the Eaton Fire zone, Latinos represent 27% of the populace but 35% of workers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Remove Dust Succulents can’t photosynthesize if they’re covered in dust, and they should be cleaned regularly to avoid a buildup of grime.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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The change is aimed at easing administrative burdens and improving accessibility to services for people who need help with both substance use and mental health, according to Pritzker’s office and advocates.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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President Trump has listened to the American people and made clear women's and girls' sports should be for women and girls.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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This event features photos with the Easter Bunny, baby goats, bunny bingo, Plinko, junk walk and more.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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But the Legislature sent a message to DeSantis: Stay in your own junk yard.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Riffraff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffraff. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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