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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scavenging

/ˈskævɛndʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does scavenging mean?

verb

The act of searching for and gathering useful or valuable things, especially from a place where they have been discarded or left behind. This can be done in a systematic or haphazard manner.

Example

"The children were scavenging for cans and bottles in the recycling bin to collect money for a charity."

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