as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
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1
as in leaving
to end a usually intimate relationship with
all of her friends were surprised at how she just dumped him
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as in unloading
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
dump the trash on the curb and go back inside
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Recent Examples of dumping
Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
His outreach, captured visually in a handshake with the Chinese leader, came even as Ms. von der Leyen and the leadership of the European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch, continue to demand assurances from Beijing that the dumping would not accelerate.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Gabriel was among at least nine people killed across several states after a rash of deadly storms ripped through the central US, spawning dozens of tornadoes, dumping more than a foot of rain and leaving catastrophic flooding.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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Though cancer is traditionally treated through chemotherapy, radiology or surgical removal, newer biologic medicine offers a more precise approach, such as targeting the cancer cells through the body’s immune system.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Its closure would alienate Tehran further In another blow to the bill's prospects, the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, has ordered the removal of some key elements in the bill.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Verb
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McIlroy played it safe, leaving himself a big target and a lob wedge.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Or even, hypothetically, without leaving the dance floor.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Rockets now possess ample length at four starting positions, amplifying the defensive tools Udoka now has at his disposal.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The implication: Why should taxpayers foot the bill when Harvard has billions at its disposal?—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
Verb
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After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Only the 2021 Hawks (15-21 | 26-10), 2023 Lakers (21-27 | 22-12) and 2024 Mavericks (25-27 | 25-5) had losing records against non-losing teams and made the conference finals.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Royals played in the Division Series, losing to a Yankees team that itself had come off a mediocre 82-80 season to win the pennant.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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