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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
The leftover items that haven’t been chosen should be discarded, donated, or just moved to their proper place in the home.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Detectives later found that the items had been discarded in a retention pond behind the restroom.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Wegovy injections are done with a single-use auto injector, while Zepbound is available as a single-use auto injector, in a single-use vial that is administered via syringe, or in a new device called a KwikPen that can deliver several doses before it is discarded.
—Jody Dushay, STAT, 29 May 2026
The driver didn't respond, Pope said, and dropped Ridley off on East Hilton Street, where the body was discarded.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 28 May 2026
With a background in costume design for film, theater, and live performance, Parker witnessed firsthand the enormous volume of fabric and clothing being used and discarded.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The cofounders now plan to include farmers on the app to sell produce that would otherwise be discarded.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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
The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
The leftover items that haven’t been chosen should be discarded, donated, or just moved to their proper place in the home.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Detectives later found that the items had been discarded in a retention pond behind the restroom.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Wegovy injections are done with a single-use auto injector, while Zepbound is available as a single-use auto injector, in a single-use vial that is administered via syringe, or in a new device called a KwikPen that can deliver several doses before it is discarded.
—Jody Dushay, STAT, 29 May 2026
The driver didn't respond, Pope said, and dropped Ridley off on East Hilton Street, where the body was discarded.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 28 May 2026
With a background in costume design for film, theater, and live performance, Parker witnessed firsthand the enormous volume of fabric and clothing being used and discarded.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The cofounders now plan to include farmers on the app to sell produce that would otherwise be discarded.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarded
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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On March 13, a strong snowstorm dumped up to two feet of snow and battered the nest with strong winds.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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One of the biggest issues the island faces is coconut shell waste, which is often dumped in mounds and is slow to decompose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Recycling and anti-waste advocates counter that regulators weakened the law with exemptions and carve-outs that could undermine its environmental goals.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Usyk dropped Verhoeven with roughly 20 seconds left in the 11th, Verhoeven beat the count, and when action resumed Usyk unloaded a flurry.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The car was unloaded ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which the company later announced was canceled due to weather conditions.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Underdog startups and neglected divisions tell similar stories.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2026
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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Details of the incident remain sketchy, including whether the Apache ditched due to a mechanical failure or hostile action.—
David Szondy
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Bringing nature to central Indiana Homes that have ditched the grass lawn in favor of bushy native ecosystems can be found in central Indiana from the heart of Fountain Square to Westfield.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The refuse pile consisted of coal waste, carbonaceous shale, and coal ash.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Most of these refuse collectors are working 12-hour shifts doing a job no one else wants to do.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An entire swath of Nuggets fans was lost forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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But the Rockets lost a player to a penalty late in the game, and Hanifin scooped up a loose ball in front of goalkeeper Addyson Mathews and scored to restore the two-goal lead.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarded. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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