How to Use debris in a Sentence

debris

noun
  • After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • Everything was covered by dust and debris.
  • Sweep to get rid of any dirt or debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Sweep to get rid of any dirt or debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Wipe away dust and debris with a soft cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • What's left of the home is a heap of debris.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The meat slicer and meat grinder had food debris.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Glass, and debris is still all over his yard.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • The crash scene and debris field span four to six city blocks.
    — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The trucks weren’t struck by the avalanche but hit the debris.
    — Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2020
  • Give the sheets a good shake to get rid of loose dirt or debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Give the sheets a good shake to get rid of loose dirt or debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • If the flap doesn’t sit flush when closed, clean away lint and debris.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Much of the debris is piled and burned out of fire season.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Once the big debris is out, grab your garden hose.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Start by wiping away any food or debris with a sponge or cloth.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The loosened debris is then swept away when the hair is rinsed.
    — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 25 Nov. 2020
  • The can opener tooth had old food debris.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Remove and shake off loose debris from drip pans.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Some debris spilled out of the truck onto the road as well.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Ice at the curbs and crossings is full of grit and trapped debris.
    — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2017
  • Scrub with a scouring pad to loosen debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Pieces of debris were also seen strewn about from the storm.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • Shake off any loose debris, then rinse it with water.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Shake or beat out dirt to remove loose debris, dust and leaves.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
  • There could be debris in the road as well as cracks in the surface.
    — oregonlive.com, 12 July 2019
  • Clear debris and weeds from around outdoor units and clean the coils.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026

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