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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riffraff
Noun
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The restaurant was in violation of 13 standards, including an employee preparing food with jewelry on and food debris on kitchen equipment.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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In neighboring Arkansas, a tornado near Blytheville lofted debris at least 25,000 feet high, according to weather service meteorologist Chelly Amin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Mountains of garbage are said to be visible from space and people have complained of seeing rats as big as cats in the refuse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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But also, increasingly, in marine food chains and immense garbage patches in the oceans.—
Nina Agrawal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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From a free boat ride in the Florida Keys that targets the trash in treasured waters, to hotels with sustainability at their core, to thrilling eco-friendly experiences, make your trip to Florida both fun and impactful.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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In those instances, give your extra set of hands a straightforward task, like taking out the trash or clearing the table.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the populace, look at how the average person’s income has changed, taking into account inflation and population growth.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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While this initiative aims to enhance government efficiency, it has been widely discussed that the real reason for the budget cuts are to benefit high-income individuals and corporations (widely referred to by critics as the Trillions for Billionaires Act), at the expense of the general populace.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Either the kids get discovered now or their dreams may turn to dust.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Exposure to silica dust can cause severe lung disease.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Alongside daughter Finn, Kylie and husband Jason Kelce share daughters Bennett, 2, Elliotte, 4, and Wyatt, 5. Elsewhere in the podcast, the proud mom spoke about the dos and don'ts of postpartum, highlighting things people should and shouldn’t say to new moms.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Other hot zones to hone in on: your junk drawer, your coffee-mug collection, and toy bins in your kid’s room.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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The pictures depict a squalid living space, with junk strewn across furniture and floors throughout the home.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Riffraff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffraff. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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