pieces

[pees-siz] / ˈpis sɪz /

NOUN

debris

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detritus junk remains rubbish rubble trash wreck wreckage

STRONG

bits crap dregs dross fragments garbage offal refuse riffraff ruins

Antonyms

STRONGEST

belongings possessions

NOUN

trash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

debris droppings junk litter residue rubbish rubble sediment waste

STRONG

dregs dross excess filth fragments leavings oddments offal refuse rummage scourings scrap scraps scum shavings sweepings

WEAK

odds and ends

Antonyms

STRONGEST

possessions

WEAK

assets valuables

Example Sentences

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It’s one of the soundest pieces of investing advice: “Time in the market beats timing the market.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Think a bunch of Rolo pieces in the shape of a Butterfinger.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In the domino comparison, it is as if only the final pieces determine the end result.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Then, layer the inside with pieces of sourdough breadcrumbs, browned chorizo, burrata and more breadcrumbs.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

I had more wood next to the sled and I slowly put a couple of pieces on the fire and leaned back again.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen