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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Gameplay varies but the premise involves discarding and picking up tiles to create matching or sequenced sets.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
Anthropic ended up discarding the idea that the cloud provision could resolve the problem.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Remove the weights and parchment paper, discarding the beans (or reserving for par-baking additional pies) if using.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Some find sorting, discarding, and organizing pantry items easy, while others find craft supplies more rewarding.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces (discarding skin and bones).
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
But these elements cannot be monetized, so the companies seeking to profit from psychedelics are discarding them, often in favor of a one-on-one therapeutic session with one or two follow-up calls as aftercare.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 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
Ina recommends discarding the majority of the stalks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Gameplay varies but the premise involves discarding and picking up tiles to create matching or sequenced sets.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
Anthropic ended up discarding the idea that the cloud provision could resolve the problem.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Remove the weights and parchment paper, discarding the beans (or reserving for par-baking additional pies) if using.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Some find sorting, discarding, and organizing pantry items easy, while others find craft supplies more rewarding.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces (discarding skin and bones).
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
But these elements cannot be monetized, so the companies seeking to profit from psychedelics are discarding them, often in favor of a one-on-one therapeutic session with one or two follow-up calls as aftercare.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
Noun
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Critics say the new requirements would result in the removal of perhaps thousands of voters from the rolls and in the disenfranchisement of young voters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Arthurell now remains in private accommodation following his Monday removal, ABC Australia reported Tuesday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For decades the Fayetteville production site of Chemours, a DuPont spinoff, has been dumping GenX into the river.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Dolphins reached an agreement with Willis a few hours after dumping Tagovailoa — who later agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons — and incurring a record $99 million hit on their salary cap.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are, like, a lot of countries who have a lot information and a disposal and intel community is very well developed across all the NATO formats.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead of loud music, dark rooms and flashing lights, the store offers a quiet space with chairs, a carpet, some hummus and wine and a collection of books at your disposal for at least an hour.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Research shows most Americans favor ditching the practice, but are divided on which time system should stick.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Steyer is on the evening news in every California media market, Swalwell will still be ditching votes to record TikTok videos.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As viewers may remember, the couple was often shown bickering during their journey, with Jonathan, a software developer, seemingly unloading his frustrations on Ana, a stay-at-home mom.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 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
Verb
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Remember the Wolverines started the Southern Section Open Division playoffs last month as an afterthought after losing three of the last four regular-season games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than a dozen other signs reference a former redlight district, the Civil War, and a presidential party abandoning a leaky ship and swimming to shore.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Agents exchanged unverified data, and discussed abandoning English in favor of a machine-native language.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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