RAFFLE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

raffle

noun

Definition of raffle

as in garbage

discarded or useless material the front lawn was littered with the raffle that the roofers had left behind

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Recent Examples of raffle Women who attended the ceremony had the chance to play games to enter a raffle for a chance to win a Chanel or Dior saddle bag, USA TODAY can confirm. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Page Six reported earlier today that Avril Lavigne allegedly won a designer purse at the wedding — the reception included games where guests could win raffle tickets for prizes ranging from designer items to a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 July 2026 The chance for Charlie to serve with the Bay Village Police Department was won by his parents in a scholarship raffle, which benefited the Bay Village PTA Council's educational funding initiatives. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 When Sedalia businessman Jorge Guevara saw on social media Tuesday that the Royals’ 50-50 charity raffle was going toward the American Red Cross’ earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, he instantly was compelled to enter online. — Vahe Gregorian july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for raffle

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Noun

Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Epidemics, worsened by the unsanitary conditions caused by the mountains of garbage the government has stopped collecting, combine with the shortage of medicines and the dire state of medical facilities.

— Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of garbage

Noun

Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of debris

Noun

Fresh berries, yogurt, and citrus juices blend into a healthier alternative to ice cream truck treats.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions.

— Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of truck

Noun

Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026

Definition of junk

Noun

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
So where does the rubbish come from?

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026

Definition of rubbish

Noun

The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
The dust has not quite settled on one of this season’s blockbuster trades during NBA free agency.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 3 July 2026

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