scavenged Definition
- 1search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste
- 2feed on carrion or refuse
Using scavenged: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scavenged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The survivors scavenged for food and water in the ruins of the city.
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The vultures scavenged the remains of the dead animals.
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The homeless man scavenged through the trash cans for something to eat.
scavenged Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: scavenged in Brief
The verb 'scavenged' [ˈskævɪndʒd] means to search for and collect anything usable from discarded waste or to feed on carrion or refuse. It is often used to describe the act of searching for food or useful items in a desperate situation, as in 'The survivors scavenged for food and water in the ruins of the city.'
