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
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Which might be helping the fish fry get things back into the safe temperature zone, but can also mean discarding items if they've been held too long at unsafe temperatures.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Simply being spotted around somebody discarding garbage on the ground can lead to a littering citation regardless of guilt.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Run two ice-making cycles, discarding the ice each time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Large companies will be banned from discarding unsold apparel and shoes starting in mid-July, with medium-sized firms expected to comply by 2030.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Drain, discarding the soaking liquid.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
And there’s something strange about the stripes on the right shoulder, which resemble something that Batman would wear, before discarding it in favour of kevlar.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Burmese pythons, native to Southeast Asia, likely ended up in southern Florida, specifically the Everglades, through the exotic pet trade and the discarding of animals.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alternatively, many towns hold drop-off days or offer year-round services for safely discarding chemicals and flammables.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Which might be helping the fish fry get things back into the safe temperature zone, but can also mean discarding items if they've been held too long at unsafe temperatures.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Simply being spotted around somebody discarding garbage on the ground can lead to a littering citation regardless of guilt.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Run two ice-making cycles, discarding the ice each time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Large companies will be banned from discarding unsold apparel and shoes starting in mid-July, with medium-sized firms expected to comply by 2030.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Drain, discarding the soaking liquid.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
And there’s something strange about the stripes on the right shoulder, which resemble something that Batman would wear, before discarding it in favour of kevlar.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
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In August 2009, 72-year-old William Wilkie died at his home after Heider performed an emergency appendix removal on him but discharged him from Lake Norman Regional Medical Center without prescribing antibiotics, says a wrongful death lawsuit filed in June 2010 by Wilkie’s widow, Brenda.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some offer handles or Velcro closures for easy removal, while many are simply large versions of a basic rubber band.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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My only other knock is the twist-off cap, which can result in dumping out too much product.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the administration violated environmental laws by dumping White House demolition debris on the course, raising serious pollution concerns.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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These items can jam the disposal and damage it, and fats can solidify and clog the drain.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Investigators have reason to believe that dismemberment may have been involved in the disposal of Isadora’s body.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Matthew and Camila McConaughey are ditching traditional Valentine's Day dinner for a pantsless horseback ride.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of Londons most influential figures, Lady Danbury seems determined to focus on herself this year, even considering ditching the rigid expectations of society.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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Sewald came to the Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners in a trade deadline deal in 2023 and helped the D-backs make a surprise run to the Fall Classic before losing to the Texas Rangers in five games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Businesses are losing foot traffic, changing their hours or closing entirely.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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So much so that by June 1870, Rillet filed a trademark injunction with the New York Supreme Court, trying to stop a competitor who had borrowed the name while abandoning the process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, resilience isn’t about abandoning them to fend for themselves, either—instead parents should strive to strike a balance between the two extremes.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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