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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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
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Even Cleveland did some salary-dumping outside of the Garland-for-Harden blockbuster.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Asian stocks tanked as the war in Iran entered its fifth day, with investors dumping crowded positions in chipmakers on worries that the conflict will drive an oil shock that raises inflation and delays interest rate cuts.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
As always, the pod dates come with trauma-dumping, extremely unflattering lighting, inconsistent pacing, and a bunch of people who only exist in the background.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Even Cleveland did some salary-dumping outside of the Garland-for-Harden blockbuster.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 5 and 10 freeway transition road in Boyle Heights was closed for several hours on Saturday after a concrete truck crashed and overturned before dangling off an overpass and dumping concrete onto the road below.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Asian stocks tanked as the war in Iran entered its fifth day, with investors dumping crowded positions in chipmakers on worries that the conflict will drive an oil shock that raises inflation and delays interest rate cuts.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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Critics say the new requirements would result in the removal of perhaps thousands of voters from the rolls and in the disenfranchisement of young voters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Arthurell now remains in private accommodation following his Monday removal, ABC Australia reported Tuesday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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And that majority shrank further after Greene retired in January, leaving her seat vacant for several months as Congress is at a standstill amid a partial government shutdown.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least one officer with the Los Angeles Police Department shot an allegedly armed man on Tuesday morning, leaving him hospitalized.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As viewers may remember, the couple was often shown bickering during their journey, with Jonathan, a software developer, seemingly unloading his frustrations on Ana, a stay-at-home mom.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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In one video posted on Instagram, several people are seen on the side of the bridge unloading what appears to be several boxes of fireworks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are, like, a lot of countries who have a lot information and a disposal and intel community is very well developed across all the NATO formats.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead of loud music, dark rooms and flashing lights, the store offers a quiet space with chairs, a carpet, some hummus and wine and a collection of books at your disposal for at least an hour.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Research shows most Americans favor ditching the practice, but are divided on which time system should stick.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Steyer is on the evening news in every California media market, Swalwell will still be ditching votes to record TikTok videos.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ina recommends discarding the majority of the stalks.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Gameplay varies but the premise involves discarding and picking up tiles to create matching or sequenced sets.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Remember the Wolverines started the Southern Section Open Division playoffs last month as an afterthought after losing three of the last four regular-season games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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