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dreck

[drek] / drɛk /
NOUN
dirt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excrement ground muck mud soil stain
STRONG
crud dregs feculence filth filthiness gook gunk mire rottenness sleaze slime smudge smut tarnish
WEAK
scuz
Antonyms
STRONG
cleanliness
WEAK
sterility
NOUN
garbage
Synonyms
STRONG
debris detritus dregs dross filth junk muck offal rubbish rubble scrap scrapings sewage slop sweepings swill trash waste
WEAK
bits and pieces odds and ends
Antonyms
STRONG
cleanliness possessions purity sense
NOUN
waste
Synonyms
STRONGEST
debris rubbish scrap trash
STRONG
dregs dross excess hogwash junk leavings leftovers litter offal rubble ruins rummage slop sweepings swill
WEAK
offscourings
Antonyms
STRONGEST
possessions sense
WEAK
development hoarding saving

Example Sentences

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Rather than on Bluesky, Lee posted his dreck on X.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2025

Sadly, this decrease isn't happening in time for people to discover some outstanding shows that were canceled along with the dreck, one of which made this year-end list.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2023

Fielding a strong defense after five seasons of dreck on that side of the ball could not elevate the team after the departure of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

“Talk to Me” seemingly takes place entirely at night, adding to the atmosphere, but it never devolves into dull gray dreck.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

It felt odd to be wearing shoes in June, but I was glad to have them since the streets were sharp with bits of glass and metal, filthy with dust and dreck.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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