as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
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1
as in leaving
to end a usually intimate relationship with
all of her friends were surprised at how she just dumped him
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as in unloading
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
dump the trash on the curb and go back inside
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Recent Examples of dumping
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
Look into so many today and they’re littered with detritus and treated as a dumping ground for whatever’s closest to hand.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Blizzard of ’26 was tapering off Monday afternoon after reaching bomb cyclone status overnight Sunday and dumping up to 2 feet of snow onto much of the tristate area.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
My makeup bag is a dumping ground for lip liner stains that have disappointed me, but these have their own special jar.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
Look into so many today and they’re littered with detritus and treated as a dumping ground for whatever’s closest to hand.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Meteorologists said the storm is the strongest in a decade, dumping more than 2 feet of snow in parts of the metropolitan Northeast, shattering accumulation records in places, immobilizing transit and even leading the United Nations to postpone a Security Council meeting.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Blizzard of ’26 was tapering off Monday afternoon after reaching bomb cyclone status overnight Sunday and dumping up to 2 feet of snow onto much of the tristate area.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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After he was deported last year, the Supreme Court ruled the government must facilitate his return so his removal could be adjudicated.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The swift removal has led to outcry from state and local lawmakers.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Higher energy prices would ultimately filter through to consumer and producer prices, particularly for economies that rely heavily on Middle East oil imports, leaving central banks scrambling to reassess their interest rate trajectory.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Audits have found the agency lacked proper oversight over its funds and programs, leaving them susceptible to waste and fraud.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In one video posted on Instagram, several people are seen on the side of the bridge unloading what appears to be several boxes of fireworks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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No loading and unloading the car, no long morning commutes—just grab your gear and go.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Turn off the disposal and gently pull back the rubber seal to scrub the underside with a small brush and warm, soapy water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The attacks target Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift cleanup and disposal costs from consumers and cities to companies that make plastic materials.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, ditching the plastic could save you money elsewhere.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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For city dwellers, ditching your car for a bike or walking just once a week makes a significant impact on personal carbon emissions.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Assembly Bill 630 allows just two jurisdictions — Los Angeles and Alameda counties — to create programs for taking apart and ultimately discarding RVs that are worth up to $4,000, Kin said in Thursday’s ruling.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some find sorting, discarding, and organizing pantry items easy, while others find craft supplies more rewarding.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Bobcats struggled to do both against the Mountaineers, going 9 of 15 from the charity stripe and losing the battle on the glass 42-28.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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