1
as in dumping
to end a usually intimate relationship with
ditched his wife for a woman 30 years his junior
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as in discarding
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we ditched the old table at the town dump
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Recent Examples of ditching
From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The couple went head-to-head at the National Curling Academy in Stirling, with Kate ditching her blue tartan coat and heeled boots for a black turtleneck and flat black boots to participate in the sport.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
There were more iterations of suit separates, with Donegal blazers paired with micro-corduroy pants, while full suits were updated by ditching the blazer in favor of shirt jackets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
For those who really want to eat their feelings, the chain also announced the return of Salted Caramel Banana pancakes and French toast, a sweet and salty combo sure to make ditching a resolution worthwhile.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Gardeners, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are rebelling against throwaway culture by ditching disposable gardening.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Even the entertainment industry stands to gain by ditching bulky batteries for this self-powering tech; virtual reality headsets could become slimmer, more energy-efficient, and comfortable enough for all-day use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson opened up about ditching her skincare routine and gaining 15 lbs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Granted, some are ditching the House to run for Senate.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The couple went head-to-head at the National Curling Academy in Stirling, with Kate ditching her blue tartan coat and heeled boots for a black turtleneck and flat black boots to participate in the sport.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
There were more iterations of suit separates, with Donegal blazers paired with micro-corduroy pants, while full suits were updated by ditching the blazer in favor of shirt jackets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
For those who really want to eat their feelings, the chain also announced the return of Salted Caramel Banana pancakes and French toast, a sweet and salty combo sure to make ditching a resolution worthwhile.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Gardeners, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are rebelling against throwaway culture by ditching disposable gardening.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Even the entertainment industry stands to gain by ditching bulky batteries for this self-powering tech; virtual reality headsets could become slimmer, more energy-efficient, and comfortable enough for all-day use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson opened up about ditching her skincare routine and gaining 15 lbs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Granted, some are ditching the House to run for Senate.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditching
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Some universities are now dumping buyout funds at discounts following years of poor returns, while public stocks have outperformed the asset class.—
Phil Serafino,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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As a major winter storm began dumping snow across the Baltimore area early Sunday, several hundred employees at Sinai Hospital stayed to keep the hospital running and patients cared for.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Ravens under the cover of darkness, essentially leaving the entirety of the franchise in the city.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indian markets are under pressure across assets, with stocks, the rupee and bonds all weakening, leaving investors banking on the budget to reset sentiment.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even listening to a favorite song and dancing around the kitchen while unloading the dishwasher can become a beloved family ritual—just think about what brings your family joy, and go from there.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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State officials said the flatbed was owned by J and A Towing, a business in Belding, Michigan, and that Greenville Steel was not involved in unloading the forklift.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wynn ended up getting an open look at the basket on a 3-point attempt from the wing, but the shot bounced off the rim with two seconds left and the Tritons (13-6, 8-1) celebrated the victory after losing their first conference game on Thursday night against visiting UC Davis.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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The subscription economy is still growing, but the mechanics that once powered that growth are losing effectiveness.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rather than abandoning values, Sesame Solar reframed them in terms that decision-makers were already used to hearing.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hours after her murder, Wilson encountered Ruiz and persuaded her to get into his vehicle under false pretenses, and then killed her before running her over multiple times and abandoning her body in a nearby field, per Gulf Coast News Now.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Ditching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditching. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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