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scavenger

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

Throughout the game, there will be scavenger hunts using video calls where residents get the chance to solve puzzles and riddles then send staff off to find the next clue.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Mamdani’s scavenger hunt didn’t play a big role in his eventual election to the mayorship in October; it probably didn’t even play a small one.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

A “death file” should contain essential documents such as birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, life insurance policies, and a list of financial accounts to prevent a scavenger hunt for information.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

It is a great scavenger, eating anything from gnomes to old tyres.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling



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