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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Refresh plants in fall by harvesting and discarding the outer leaves to initiate new growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Selling under such conditions is akin to discarding valuable assets at a discount simply because market sentiment has temporarily turned negative.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Consumers are not required to take any specific action, but the FDA advises checking for expired products and discarding them.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
That means discarding the notion of speaking the whole time and taking questions at the end.
—Eyal Danon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
When the 2023 guidelines were introduced, they were widely criticized for discarding more than 40 years of economic learning in antitrust enforcement.
—Jessica Melugin, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Common causes include leaving campfires unattended, burning debris, negligently discarding a cigarette, or committing arson.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Refresh plants in fall by harvesting and discarding the outer leaves to initiate new growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Selling under such conditions is akin to discarding valuable assets at a discount simply because market sentiment has temporarily turned negative.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Consumers are not required to take any specific action, but the FDA advises checking for expired products and discarding them.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
That means discarding the notion of speaking the whole time and taking questions at the end.
—Eyal Danon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
When the 2023 guidelines were introduced, they were widely criticized for discarding more than 40 years of economic learning in antitrust enforcement.
—Jessica Melugin, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Common causes include leaving campfires unattended, burning debris, negligently discarding a cigarette, or committing arson.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
Noun
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Finally, the highest-end personal plan is Surfshark One+, which adds data removal by Incogni.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Historically, rib removal has been performed mainly by thoracic surgeons (who specialize in the chest) to treat fractures, infections, tumors, and other serious medical conditions.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dirty water flows through porous limestone and sand, eventually bubbling up at springs or dumping into waterways like the Lagoon.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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After dumping Ryan Pressly’s salary in January, the Astros signed no major-league free-agent relievers, prompting preseason skepticism about their depth.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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And with the nuclear sector showing signs of undergoing a renaissance—as countries look to decarbonize energy production and with the tech sector seeking ways to power its electricity-hungry AI systems—the pressure for nuclear-waste disposal is likely to grow.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When the Atlanta Braves made almost no major moves in the offseason, after having their National League East title streak end and losing starting pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton to free agency, some fans expressed frustration.—
David O'Brien,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Here's what Americans said in a new poll → After losing White House, Democrats want party to change, poll finds.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Both views can to some degree be traced to James Burnham, an influential academic who became an editor at National Review after abandoning communism.—
David Byrne,
National Review,
23 Mar. 2025
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Often, stakeholders will advocate for re-prioritizing—not abandoning—ESG commitments.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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