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as in trash
discarded or useless material
the stray dogs were looking for leftover food in the family's garbage
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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
she was just talking garbage when she said that she was taking a loss on the sale of the house
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Recent Examples of garbage
Proponents of incineration applaud the ability to generate energy from waste and divert garbage from landfills.
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Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Even the Sanitation Department is in on the planning because the garbage barges need to get out of the way.
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Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Davidson does garbage every other week, and the holiday is on a weekend.
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Eva Flowe
june 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
After cycling through erratic gigs—bus driver, garbage collector, violin maker—his carpentry skills landed him a job on an expedition vessel in Antarctica from 2006 to 2010.
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Richard Morgan,
Time,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for garbage
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Even the Sanitation Department is in on the planning because the garbage barges need to get out of the way.
—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Davidson does garbage every other week, and the holiday is on a weekend.
—
Eva Flowe
june 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
After cycling through erratic gigs—bus driver, garbage collector, violin maker—his carpentry skills landed him a job on an expedition vessel in Antarctica from 2006 to 2010.
—
Richard Morgan,
Time,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garbage
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Authorities confirmed the match after obtaining his DNA from trash.
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Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
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Even Hauser can’t rescue this culturally insensitive, stereotype-perpetuating nonsense.
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Some beer companies even make canned versions of the drink, but forget that nonsense — there is nothing better than a fresh, handmade michelada.
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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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Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles.
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So where does the rubbish come from?
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.
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California's Central Valley, stretching some 20,000 square miles (51,800 square kilometers), is an agricultural powerhouse that's estimated to produce 40% of the nation's fruits, nuts and other table foods, including most of its nectarines.
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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The dust has not quite settled on one of this season’s blockbuster trades during NBA free agency.
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Green Bay Packers For a team coming off back-to-back wild-card-round exits and that hasn’t reached the conference championship game since the 2020 season, the Packers had a rather blah offseason.
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Best Fashion Deals If your summer wardrobe is feeling a little blah, Amazon’s Outlet fashion deals are the perfect place for a refresh.
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“Garbage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garbage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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