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Recent Examples of castoffs
An ancient human’s hunting kit castoffs found in modern-day Big Bend National Park can help reveal how people lived in the region 7,000 years ago, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Victor was also able to acquire MoMA castoffs, including chairs by Alvar Aalto and Charles Eames, during periodic de-accessioning, underscoring his reverence for these design pioneers.
—airmail.news, 27 July 2024
The Dodgers have a history of turning minor league castoffs into productive big league contributors — notably infielder Max Muncy, pitcher Ryan Brasier, and Miguel Rojas, all of whom captured World Series rings with Los Angeles this year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Although charity shops are littered with modern castoffs—think melamine plates and small appliances—a trip can also manifest fabulous decor items to accent your home.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
A lot of Christmas decor serves no purpose other than bringing cheer, and this is truly where someone’s castoffs or change of decor can be someone else’s delight.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Goodwill wants to be known for more than selling people’s castoffs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Victor was also able to acquire MoMA castoffs, including chairs by Alvar Aalto and Charles Eames, during periodic de-accessioning, underscoring his reverence for these design pioneers.
—airmail.news, 27 July 2024
The Dodgers have a history of turning minor league castoffs into productive big league contributors — notably infielder Max Muncy, pitcher Ryan Brasier, and Miguel Rojas, all of whom captured World Series rings with Los Angeles this year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Although charity shops are littered with modern castoffs—think melamine plates and small appliances—a trip can also manifest fabulous decor items to accent your home.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
A lot of Christmas decor serves no purpose other than bringing cheer, and this is truly where someone’s castoffs or change of decor can be someone else’s delight.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Goodwill wants to be known for more than selling people’s castoffs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Castoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castoffs. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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