as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the daily discarding of all unwanted e-mail
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
discard an old, torn sweater
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Recent Examples of discarding
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Soak all fireworks in water before discarding.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Baking soda isn't a cure-all for digestive discomfort, but proper soaking, discarding the soaking liquid, and gradually increasing your bean intake may help.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
That creature cruelly draining and discarding the aged?
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Police and staffers spoke to several students and learned a student had been seen discarding an object near the school’s fence line, officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
At another plant in Singapore, Polen says, BD had been discarding about 200 needles each shift, for 50 years, because they’d get clogged in the sandblasting process used to remove metal burrs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
In another probable cause statement, Julian is accused of participating in the discarding of the baton as well.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
Heuermann admitted to killing the women and discarding their remains in Suffolk County between 1993 and 2010.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Soak all fireworks in water before discarding.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Baking soda isn't a cure-all for digestive discomfort, but proper soaking, discarding the soaking liquid, and gradually increasing your bean intake may help.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
That creature cruelly draining and discarding the aged?
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Police and staffers spoke to several students and learned a student had been seen discarding an object near the school’s fence line, officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
At another plant in Singapore, Polen says, BD had been discarding about 200 needles each shift, for 50 years, because they’d get clogged in the sandblasting process used to remove metal burrs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
Noun
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Federal authorities last year ordered the removal of herds from protected Indigenous territory on the world's largest river island, Bananal Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Some of those include panniculectomies (Ozempic skin removal surgery) and abdominoplasties (tummy tucks).—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The film showed a bowl of soup, and then a hand dumping oyster crackers into it (something of the pottage equivalent of marshmallows in hot chocolate).—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Start by dumping of that new, spicy chicken sandwich and bringing back the original one - which was by far better than every other chicken sandwich, IMHO.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Naturally, a big part of this was due to the players at their disposal and their tactical setup.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Part of the reason the Hornets have stockpiled draft capital is to have it at their disposal to use as bargaining chips to get a prospective deal done.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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That’s why the local group, KC2026, worked with FIFA and the Chiefs to identify solutions for issues that left fans either waiting hours to get to the stadium or ditching their ride and walking.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Make Healthier Choices at Restaurants Healthy dining out does not always mean ditching your healthy eating plan.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
Verb
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As soon as one plane finished unloading passengers, another was right behind it.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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His predecessor, Doug McMillon, followed a similarly humble path—starting out unloading trailers at a Walmart distribution center before eventually taking the top job.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Argentina won the last World Cup after losing its opener to lowly Saudi Arabia, Portugal won Euro 2016 after sneaking into the knockouts following three draws in the group stage and Spain won the 2010 World Cup after losing its opening match to Switzerland.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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But residents who live near hyperscale centers have expressed outrage over a range of issues, including health impacts, spiking utility bills, constant noise, dropping water pressure and concerns about potentially losing their land through eminent domain.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Those hoping to attend the game described a frantic scene on social media, with some sharing stories of abandoning their rides, including shuttles and rideshares, and walking to the stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Build bridges without abandoning your brilliant self.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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