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to get rid of as useless or unwanted
discard an old, torn sweater
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Recent Examples of discarded
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The salsa did not meet cooling requirements and was discarded during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
As the rocket leaves Earth's atmosphere, its two solid rocket boosters mounted to the side will be discarded after emptied of fuel, expected to be about two minutes into the launch.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the post, he had been discarded by a breeder and later taken in from a shelter.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The restaurant voluntarily discarded it.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Malone entered his postgame news conference minutes later, crumpled up a copy of the box score and discarded it in the nearest trash can.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
One that was just discarded by Willard after three seasons and a Sweet 16 run.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
In another development, researchers in the US developed a new method that could turn discarded data center hardware into a reliable, eco-friendly source of rare earths and valuable metals.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Supporters say her work helped broaden conversations around art, sexuality and censorship, while preserving pieces that might otherwise have remained hidden or discarded.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The salsa did not meet cooling requirements and was discarded during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
As the rocket leaves Earth's atmosphere, its two solid rocket boosters mounted to the side will be discarded after emptied of fuel, expected to be about two minutes into the launch.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the post, he had been discarded by a breeder and later taken in from a shelter.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The restaurant voluntarily discarded it.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Malone entered his postgame news conference minutes later, crumpled up a copy of the box score and discarded it in the nearest trash can.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
One that was just discarded by Willard after three seasons and a Sweet 16 run.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarded
Verb
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It was dumped in front of someone's house.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nicky, who had been dumped by his ex the day before, is also at the airport and contemplating whether or not to board his own flight to California for his brother’s wedding amid his heartbreak.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lot was filled with junked cars, equipment and garbage, the report shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Organizers said all weapons at the gun show were required to be checked, unloaded, and zip-tied to prevent loading.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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His dread turned to panic when Hochheiser, 79, was unloaded at Villa Rosa III, a 48-bed assisted living home with peeling paint, burglar bars, barren planters and a history of poor care.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sabrina Carpenter ditched her doll-like blonde curls.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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People stood back up as Church grabbed the mic, ditched some of the stillness, and started moving, actually performing in the way most people associate with an Eric Church show.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its 2020 anti-waste law requires unsold nonfood goods to be reused, donated or recycled instead of destroyed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Breakfast is served in the Heritage Room, and is never too copious, in line with the hotel's anti-waste policy.—
Maddalena Fossati,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some athletes are better at moving on to their next phase, while countless others are lost when their bodies can no longer do the activity that gave him their identity, and their purpose.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves, who have lost five of seven, played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury) and four players who started Tuesday night's win at Indiana that clinched their Western Conference playoff spot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When first performed at L.A. Opera a decade ago, the lavish production, co-produced with English National Opera, helped recover a neglected opera.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But later that month, after several employees talked about quitting, the plan was abandoned.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Discarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarded. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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