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Gather dust
verb
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
verb
To remain unused for a long period of time.
"Since he bought the book, it's just been sitting on the bookshelf and gathering dust."
Synonyms
collect dust
dust off
go to waste
rest
lay aside
dust
dust down
return to dust
stale
reuse
bust the dust
waste time
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