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to scavenge
01
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals
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02
remove unwanted substances from
03
clean refuse from
04
to search through discarded material or waste in order to find something usable or valuable
Examples
The homeless man scavenged through the trash bins, hoping to find some food.
After the storm, residents scavenged for materials to repair their damaged homes.
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