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

Typical recycling methods often rely on high energy, harsh chemicals, or high temperatures to recover only the carbon fibers while discarding or destroying the epoxy. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Baumgärtner says one goal is creating a more circular economy where manufacturers recover useful components from older products instead of discarding the entire device. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Investigators determined that Ruiz and Tome facilitated in discarding the vehicle that the suspect fled the scene in. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Start small by grouping items by type, discarding excess, and using storage solutions to maintain order and functionality. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

By decoding the reasoning and visual cues behind user preferences, the company said the platform converts these inputs into valuable insights rather than discarding them as clutter. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Marvel similarly spent a decade effectively building its stories and characters toward Infinity War and Endgame has since been criticized for floundering a bit — awkwardly trying and discarding various characters and stories. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Then, either keep them whole for stuffing (gently pry open the flower to expose the cavity) or slice the blossom crosswise into thin ribbons (discarding the stem). — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

When fall arrives and peony leaves die back, do a more significant pruning by cutting the leaves off above the soil line and discarding them. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 July 2026