as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
discard an old, torn sweater
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Recent Examples of discard
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Avoid open flames and sparks, don't park vehicles on dry grass and discard of cigarettes carefully, the weather service in Albuquerque warned Saturday, adding that winds will be at their strongest Saturday and again on Tuesday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The fire is believed to have been caused by fireworks discarded in or near garbage cans, the release said.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Noun
The Nigerian firm’s approach reduces plastic pollution and increases reliable employment for waste pickers while promoting sustainability by turning discards into useful elements.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Avoid open flames and sparks, don't park vehicles on dry grass and discard of cigarettes carefully, the weather service in Albuquerque warned Saturday, adding that winds will be at their strongest Saturday and again on Tuesday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Customers should discard or return items for a full refund.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The fire is believed to have been caused by fireworks discarded in or near garbage cans, the release said.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discard
Noun
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Dickinson gives us nonjudgmental access to the day-to-day existence of one among any number of unhoused addicts, while Dillane presents Mike with all the prickly edges of a societal reject.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The modern reject rejects the academic consensus on everything from the science of vaccines to the benefits of free trade.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sand, pre-washed and compacted upon arrival, was dumped into an 18-inch wooden frame, with elements such as hospitality added to help remove debris from the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The bout of storms comes after torrential rainfall Tuesday night dumped nearly 5.5 inches of rain within 90 minutes, prompting reports of flooding in basements and viaducts on the city’s West Side.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Kennedy went so far as to appeal to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cancel the cull.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, who was confirmed by the Senate to lead the agency earlier this month, has said that VA benefits will not be cut despite the staffing cull.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That means ditching jargon, simplifying the language, and embedding meaningful guidance at every step, not just in financial education courses, but in checkout flows, customer service chats, and everyday social content.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The easing of these requirements could spell an end to travelers guzzling liquids at checkpoints and ditching items that do not meet the size allowance.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Noun
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According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Stratton unloaded an array of moves on Stratus, including a suplex that ended with Stratus hitting Stratton’s knees.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unloaded roughly $36.4 million worth of stock in the leading artificial intelligence chipmaker, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a legislative committee's rejection of a ban on conversion therapy was unconstitutional.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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While kids write essays about Shakespeare, founders are learning to write pitch decks after their third rejection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In the 25 years before it was signed, more than 3,500 people lost their lives in the Troubles.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Still, the 12-year contract would help Notre Dame absorb losing USC if there’s no common ground with the Trojans.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Discard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discard. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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