Synonyms of discarding

discarding 1 of 2

noun

as in removal

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

the daily discarding of all unwanted e-mail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removal
• dumping
• disposal
• scrapping
• jettison
• destruction
• riddance
• throwing away
• junking
• disposition
• clearing
• demolition
• clearance
• decimation
• demolishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collection
• acquisition
• accumulation
• deposit
• gathering
• acquirement

discarding

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verb

present participle of discard

as in dumping

to get rid of as useless or unwanted

discard an old, torn sweater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dumping
• ditching
• unloading
• losing
• abandoning
• rejecting
• jettisoning
• removing
• tossing
• scrapping
• eliminating
• shedding
• chucking
• junking
• exorcising
• casting (off)
• dismissing
• flinging (off or away)
• sloughing (off)
• throwing away
• shucking (off)
• deep-sixing
• disposing of
• forsaking
• setting aside
• laying by
• eighty-sixing
• sluffing (off)
• throwing out
• eradicating
• abolishing
• cashiering
• abdicating
• pitching
• deserting
• expunging
• extirpating
• exterminating
• extinguishing
• liquidating
• kicking out
• annihilating
• wiping out
• stamping (out)
• rooting (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adopting
• using
• embracing
• utilizing
• employing
• retaining
• holding
• keeping
• taking on
• holding back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discarding

Noun

In another probable cause statement, Julian is accused of participating in the discarding of the baton as well. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Verb

One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet! — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Like many sentimental folks, Joan had a hard time discarding the cards. — Anna Halkidis, The Spruce, 1 July 2026

But the lawyer for suspect Iqbal Bacchus, 46, suggested Bacchus was selling wiring that the hospital was discarding. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

The council also ordered up a measure doubling the amount of money allocated for the Department of Recreation and Parks, discarding an alternative plan that would have increased it by 50%. — Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Heuermann admitted to killing the women and discarding their remains in Suffolk County between 1993 and 2010. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Soak all fireworks in water before discarding. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Baking soda isn't a cure-all for digestive discomfort, but proper soaking, discarding the soaking liquid, and gradually increasing your bean intake may help. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026

His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis. — Ethan Stone june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026