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scavenger

[skav-in-jer] / ˈskæv ɪn dʒər /
NOUN
forager
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NOUN
collector
Synonyms


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The logo challenge was one of several exercises designed to use those skills, alongside a scavenger hunt and a whodunnit fraud exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The dump, which is partly open air, attracts large numbers of scavenger birds.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

I would like for there to be activities or games such as scavenger hunts, escape rooms, billiards, pinball, karaoke, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey — you name it.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2026

Many scavenger species have also developed behaviors that help limit their exposure to disease, further reducing the risks associated with this food source.

From Science Daily Jan. 19, 2026

At one of my early services at Temple Seven, an old scavenger hustler, to whom I gave a few dollars, came up when services were dismissed.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

The charity explained that the birds were "primarily scavengers who travel far and wide in search of food".

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

The birds noisily fight over their stolen feast, a potential tip-off to other scavengers.

From Barron's Mar. 12, 2026

The result is a rare specimen that wasn’t worn down by scavengers or exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

As scavengers, vultures always look for the next carcass.

From Science Daily Nov. 19, 2024

The lizards were scavengers, but they were mild and harmless creatures, and by an ancient understanding with the mulefa, they were entitled to take any creature left dead after dark.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman



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