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noun

ˈtrash How to pronounce trash (audio)
Definition of trashnext
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as in garbage
discarded or useless material the neighbor's dog was rooting around in our trash this morning

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as in rubbish
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense don't talk trash to me!

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as in masses
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class snooty people who thought that we were trash because we were in the cleaning business

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as in junk
that which is of low quality or worth the souvenirs in the gift shop are nothing but trash

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verb

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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly a stand-up comedian who humorously trashes the motley crew of people who bug her

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as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property someone had broken into the gym and trashed the decorations for the dance

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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of a club member who trashes every idea that isn't hers

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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against gangs of young punks would trash the encampment of homeless men just for sport

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Recent Examples of trash
Noun
Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Dozens of new laws take effect in Colorado on Wednesday as part of state lawmakers’ efforts to increase safety of ride-hailing apps, improve affordable housing development and curb Coloradans from leaving out trash that could lure bears. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Customers are advised to trash the affected fruit or return it to the store for a full refund. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Two months later, Gunn trashed Leto’s band in the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, as well as in a post-credits scene. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trash
  1. garbage
  2. rubbish
  3. public
  4. junk
  5. attack
  6. destroy
  7. dismiss
  8. assault
Noun
  • Marcy had her hair tied up with a bow made from nylon cord and was bent over a fold-up kitchen counter rearranging wet garbage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Polls show Farage is still likely to win, but that Count Binface — a spoof candidate who wears a garbage pail on his head — may get around 20-percent of the vote.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of garbage
Noun
  • This comes at the expense of no movement in the wrist, but to be fair, having the lightsaber pointed in any other direction would look rubbish.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of rubbish
Noun
  • Ukraine's drones have pummeled the giant depots belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, burning billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of public
Noun
  • Several symbolic scenes, similarly unfolding in sinuous long takes—a ritualistic repetition of local habits at the junk yard, a formal dance of non-seduction at a luncheonette with a jukebox—lay bare the town’s ingrained and unyielding mores.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In a lengthy feature published Sunday, the New York Times unpacked how Oracle executive chairman and CTO Larry Ellison’s aggressive spending on AI has left his company so heavily leveraged that its bonds are nearing junk ratings.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of junk
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  • Another warehouse belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries was also attacked to the east of Moscow, Vorobyov said, with a fire breaking out at the facility.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Crossing threat Undoubtedly, Coventry’s best attacking moments come from wide positions.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of attack
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  • Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • One of those, the USS Gerald R Ford, also reported problems earlier this year, from toilets that weren’t working to a laundry fire that briefly stopped combat operations and destroyed some sleeping quarters.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of destroy
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  • But by the time of his indictment, Lorch was in failing health and found incompetent to stand trial, and lawsuits against him and the church were dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit was dismissed Monday without prejudice, meaning the case may be filed again.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismiss
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  • Police say the victim courageously fought for her life and escaped to the breezeway of the apartment, screaming for help as Reyes continued to assault her.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the federal investigations, Mills has been accused of misrepresenting his military record, engaging in unethical business dealings, assaulting a girlfriend and stalking an ex-girlfriend.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
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