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Recent Examples of jetsam
So flotsam or jetsam?
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
Or is that jetsam?
—Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Occasionally, some trivial jetsam floats to shore.
—New York Times, 11 June 2021
Various species of reptiles are thought to have spread to islands and continents via flotsam and jetsam, and more modern-day travelers have been sneaking aboard floating pieces of plastic debris covered in barnacles on the ocean and traveling across continents.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2016
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
Or is that jetsam?
—Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Occasionally, some trivial jetsam floats to shore.
—New York Times, 11 June 2021
Various species of reptiles are thought to have spread to islands and continents via flotsam and jetsam, and more modern-day travelers have been sneaking aboard floating pieces of plastic debris covered in barnacles on the ocean and traveling across continents.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetsam
Noun
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With a sultry, woodsy appeal, Le Labo Another 13 smells like the remnants of a forest bath on the skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The site is surrounded by the remnants of a tall grass prairie that once covered millions of acres of Minnesota and the West.—
John Diers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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
Noun
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Much of The Return is spent sorting through the detritus of Laura’s case: a resolute look backwards that ultimately points the series toward some uncertain future.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The fires sent lead and chlorine into the air and there are concerns that the detritus from the blazes could contaminate water supplies.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Lyles family, meanwhile, remained scattered, rendered flotsam of the American slave system.—
Robert Colby,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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But that pick should be something the Kings can leverage, along with the second-round selections in some trade flotsam down the road.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yet while millions of Syrians, Ukrainians, Sudanese, and Afghans were accepted by the international community and resettled, Gazans have been expected to build new lives amid the rubble.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Thousands set out on foot back to northern Gaza, picking their way through mounds of rubble and debris.—
Zolan Kanno-Youngs,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its unique biodegradable release technology delivers nutrients throughout each crop growth cycle - without wastage or environmental damage from excess nutrients leaching into soil or groundwater, leaving no harmful residue.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, its foamy texture gives it an ultra-lightweight feel and rinses off in seconds without leaving residue behind.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Jetsam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetsam. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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