scavenge
verb (used with object)
to take or gather (something usable) from discarded material.
scavenging
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present participleof scavenge.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Both injuries were potentially sustained during scavenging or during a battle with other dinosaurs.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Some irregular food items such as chicken and pig were also detected in the samples, suggesting that wolves are also scavenging from human waste disposal sites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
A video circulating on social media shows a man expelling a soldier and another official from his home after finding them scavenging around.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
That scavenging behavior may also increase their risk of catching and spreading the virus across Antarctica, according to the researchers.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2026
Retired now and living alone, he continues to eat like a scavenging bird.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
