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
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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
This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
That creature cruelly draining and discarding the aged?
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Police and staffers spoke to several students and learned a student had been seen discarding an object near the school’s fence line, officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
At another plant in Singapore, Polen says, BD had been discarding about 200 needles each shift, for 50 years, because they’d get clogged in the sandblasting process used to remove metal burrs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Voibe keeps everything local, processing audio directly on the Mac and discarding it immediately after transcription, and a lifetime subscription is only $40 right now (reg.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
The most resilient, high-performing leaders excel not through more information, but by identifying what matters, discarding the irrelevant, and acting with clarity amid noise.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
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
This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
That creature cruelly draining and discarding the aged?
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Police and staffers spoke to several students and learned a student had been seen discarding an object near the school’s fence line, officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
At another plant in Singapore, Polen says, BD had been discarding about 200 needles each shift, for 50 years, because they’d get clogged in the sandblasting process used to remove metal burrs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Voibe keeps everything local, processing audio directly on the Mac and discarding it immediately after transcription, and a lifetime subscription is only $40 right now (reg.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
The most resilient, high-performing leaders excel not through more information, but by identifying what matters, discarding the irrelevant, and acting with clarity amid noise.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
Noun
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But, to be eligible for a green card, her deportation case would have to be reopened in immigration court so her removal order is nullified.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Any guest 15 or younger found inside the park without a qualifying chaperone could face removal.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The post drew tens of thousands of responses, mostly from users trauma-dumping their hardships.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Leonard previously pleaded guilty to abandonment of a corpse for dumping the boy’s body in Bates County, Missouri, and was sentenced to four years, though the new case records have not been made available on the Kansas Judicial Branch public database.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In the winter, snowshoeing and skiing are at your disposal, meaning there is no bad time to visit.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Last month, Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian found that the ads violated California’s false advertising law by disseminating public statements about the disposal of property — specifically vehicle donations — that were misleading by omission.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Obama's presidential museum will be the first fully digital museum of its kind, ditching scores of official papers on display.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The driver continued into Los Angeles County before ditching a car in a hotel parking lot.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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His predecessor, Doug McMillon, followed a similarly humble path—starting out unloading trailers at a Walmart distribution center before eventually taking the top job.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The incoming team's portion of the cost was $32 million, including chartering the ship and loading and unloading the gear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Polished enough for the global luxury buyer without losing contact with the raw material that made the coast desirable in the first place.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While Journalism’s third at the Grade 2 Oaklawn in his 2026 debut was disappointing, there’s no shame in losing to White Abarrio and Sovereignty.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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