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Recent Examples of jetsam
For Kevin Nunez and his son Nathan, Native Americans who have long family history locked within the rugged and geologically active mountains, volunteering to help remove the flotsam and jetsam of tourists is a solemn duty.
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Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
So flotsam or jetsam?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
Or is that jetsam?
—Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
But just think of this as your average mash-up of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, some MCU flotsam and jetsam, and all those ’80s action-comedies all of us used to watch over and over again on DVD.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
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Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
So flotsam or jetsam?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
Or is that jetsam?
—Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
But just think of this as your average mash-up of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, some MCU flotsam and jetsam, and all those ’80s action-comedies all of us used to watch over and over again on DVD.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetsam
Noun
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Some of these dust particles may be the remnants of the countless tiny meteors that collide with Earth's atmosphere on a daily basis, while others were born of volcanic eruptions or pollution before getting carried high into the atmosphere.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Medieval skeletons found in heart of Brussels during archaeological excavation Archaeologists in Brussels, Belgium, recently came across the remnants of an old cemetery located in a busy part of the city.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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And while space debris and meteoroids of comparable mass burn up in our atmosphere almost every day, this piece of manufactured orbital detritus is unique.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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But if there isn’t enough kelp detritus to go around, urchins can start feeding on the living kelp itself.—
Byrd Pinkerton,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jupiter’s location in the path of the Gulf Stream means there’s a constant flow of tropical water that improves the ocean’s clarity and visibility by carrying out any algae, flotsam, or runoff that accumulates.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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That Jia could make anything out of that flotsam and jetsam is astonishing, but his ability to not only recreate those time frames but craft all of it into a woozy, free-floating memory piece is miraculous.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
Noun
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How '9-1-1' moves on after Bobby's death: Tears, anger, and surprise returns Angela Bassett thought her '9-1-1' character would be killed off In the laundry room, Athena finds Donnie and Graham trapped under rubble.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Neighbor Derek Keating ran into the home and attempted to rescue his neighbor, who was trapped under the rubble as gas was leaking.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Remove Powder: Dispose of the powder in a trash can and brush away any residue.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Its vitamin E formulation absorbs into skin without any residue and is delicate on breasts, belly, and even your perineum.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Jetsam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetsam. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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