as in debris
discarded or useless material
there's a lot of chaff in this book, and the reader should be on the alert for it
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as in laugh
good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks
I got no end of chaff about my accent when I was in the military
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as in to joke
to make jokes
a coworker who likes to chaff at others' expense, and this often results in hurt feelings
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Recent Examples of chaff
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
In these latest cuts, some of the other firings were in sales, recruiting, and Facebook, signaling that Zuckerberg is separating the chaff in non-AI related units beyond its flailing Metaverse division.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
Compared with the seeds of almost every other plant, grass seed is highly palatable, especially for a dexterous ape whose hands can slough off the chaff.
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Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Dyson's line is a lot to sort through, but luckily, WIRED has spent years sorting Dyson wheat from Dyson chaff.
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Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The grain, straw, and chaff of fonio are used as fodder for ruminant animals.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
In these latest cuts, some of the other firings were in sales, recruiting, and Facebook, signaling that Zuckerberg is separating the chaff in non-AI related units beyond its flailing Metaverse division.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
Compared with the seeds of almost every other plant, grass seed is highly palatable, especially for a dexterous ape whose hands can slough off the chaff.
—
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Dyson's line is a lot to sort through, but luckily, WIRED has spent years sorting Dyson wheat from Dyson chaff.
—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chaff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaff
Noun
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
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Fox Sports cameras showed Swift sharing a laugh with Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, in a suite.
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Davidson cowrote each episode, providing plenty of laughs and adding an extra bounce to the show’s hopeful ending.
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While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world.
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The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
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Stickler may or may not have hinted about the end of the relationship in April, joking about an ex-boyfriend.
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In July 2024, Reynolds joked that he and Lively might not be done having kids, telling E!
Noun
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Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.
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Epidemics, worsened by the unsanitary conditions caused by the mountains of garbage the government has stopped collecting, combine with the shortage of medicines and the dire state of medical facilities.
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Bird and Morgan also appear in the special, which uses light banter and commentary to help viewers understand the athletes’ impact and achievements.
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The beef banter just as easily boils down to recipes and preferences in style and thickness of cuts.
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If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
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Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
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“Chaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaff. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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