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
Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
In Mexico, Playas de Tijuana beaches and residents are also severely impacted, experiencing frequent beach closures and health risks due to untreated sewage dumping into the ocean south of Tijuana.
—Phillip Musegaas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 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
China could pledge not to engage in dumping, or possibly even respond to a long-standing European complaint by opening up its vast domestic market.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
In Mexico, Playas de Tijuana beaches and residents are also severely impacted, experiencing frequent beach closures and health risks due to untreated sewage dumping into the ocean south of Tijuana.
—Phillip Musegaas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 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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Businesses like cleaning, junk removal, pressure washing, laundromats, and pest control offer a path to significant wealth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Trump wants to deport 1 million people annually, a dramatic increase requiring a vast, sophisticated and expensive targeting, detention and removal operation.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 May 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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Public policies on air quality, waste disposal, and green space maintenance all contribute to a city's overall health.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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And this time, budget-drafters will likely have real revenue numbers at their disposal, from receipts generated by the sale of high-value Utah and Nevada urban-interface BLM sales.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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