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to scavenge
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to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals
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remove unwanted substances from
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clean refuse from
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to search through discarded material or waste in order to find something usable or valuable
Example
The beggarly family scavenged for scraps in the garbage bins.
Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs.
After the storm, residents scavenged for materials to repair their damaged homes.
The artist scavenged scrap metal from junkyards to create his sculptures.
The homeless man scavenged through the trash bins, hoping to find some food.