as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
clearing the rubble after the earthquake
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Recent Examples of rubble
Hospitals across Gaza reported that more than 140 people were killed on Friday alone, according to the health ministry in the territory, which added that some casualties were still believed to be trapped under the rubble of airstrikes.
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Mahmud Hossain Opu/AP/File Mohammad Idris is also picking his way through the rubble at Dhanmondi 32.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The 118 gets him out of the rubble and onto a gurney.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 May 2025
At the charity kitchen set up atop piles of rubble in Beit Lahia, dozens of Palestinians stood in a crowded line, pressing against one another, holding empty pots and plastic containers high in the air in hopes of receiving vegetable soup.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Mahmud Hossain Opu/AP/File Mohammad Idris is also picking his way through the rubble at Dhanmondi 32.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The 118 gets him out of the rubble and onto a gurney.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 May 2025
At the charity kitchen set up atop piles of rubble in Beit Lahia, dozens of Palestinians stood in a crowded line, pressing against one another, holding empty pots and plastic containers high in the air in hopes of receiving vegetable soup.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubble
Noun
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In February 2025, officials noted that although Lake James is safe for swimming and boating in the summer 2025 season, boaters need to take extra caution with remaining debris in the water after Hurricane Helene.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Sparks fly from the wreckage like shooting stars falling from heaven.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Kyffin Simpson flipped over during Fast Friday, with Colton Herta went airborne during Saturday's qualifying. 2025 INDY 500 ODDS: KYLE LARSON DROPS ON BOARD AFTER QUALIFYING 21ST McLaughlin was able to emerge from the wreckage and appeared to avoid any major injuries.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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“Rubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubble. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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