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to get rid of as useless or unwanted
just jettison that plan, because we know it won't work
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Recent Examples of jettisoning
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The teardown included jettisoning some of Yahoo’s advertising technology, selling publishers such as TechCrunch and Rivals and closing down AOL’s internet dial-up service in a move that cut off its final 500 users.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
At approximately 2 minutes, 40 seconds into flight, Alpha successfully executed first-stage separation, jettisoning its main booster as the rocket's upper stage continued powering its way to orbit.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump is confident that his nominee to become Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, can unleash an even greater economic bonanza by jettisoning what the president sees as the central bank’s hidebound reluctance to slash interest rates.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump is confident that his nominee to become Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, can unleash an even greater economic bonanza by jettisoning what the president sees as the central bank’s hidebound reluctance to slash interest rates.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Being traded twice made Conley eligible to rejoin the Timberwolves, who were thus able to sign him to a minimum contract after lowering their luxury tax bill beneath the first apron by jettisoning his original salary.
—CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Such a scorching by the minority party runs the risk of jettisoning efforts to avoid a January 30 government shutdown that looked avoidable until Saturday’s shooting.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
Last season saw the jettisoning of not only Trouba, the Rangers’ captain, and Kreider, one of the Original Six franchise’s most prolific scorers ever, but of more than a dozen players.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
The teardown included jettisoning some of Yahoo's advertising technology, selling publishers such as TechCrunch and Rivals and closing down AOL's internet dial-up service in a move that cut off its final 500 users.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The teardown included jettisoning some of Yahoo’s advertising technology, selling publishers such as TechCrunch and Rivals and closing down AOL’s internet dial-up service in a move that cut off its final 500 users.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
At approximately 2 minutes, 40 seconds into flight, Alpha successfully executed first-stage separation, jettisoning its main booster as the rocket's upper stage continued powering its way to orbit.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump is confident that his nominee to become Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, can unleash an even greater economic bonanza by jettisoning what the president sees as the central bank’s hidebound reluctance to slash interest rates.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump is confident that his nominee to become Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, can unleash an even greater economic bonanza by jettisoning what the president sees as the central bank’s hidebound reluctance to slash interest rates.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Being traded twice made Conley eligible to rejoin the Timberwolves, who were thus able to sign him to a minimum contract after lowering their luxury tax bill beneath the first apron by jettisoning his original salary.
—CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Such a scorching by the minority party runs the risk of jettisoning efforts to avoid a January 30 government shutdown that looked avoidable until Saturday’s shooting.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jettisoning
Noun
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For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Litter that exceeds 1,000 pounds or involves commercial dumping, can be charged as a state jail felony, with penalties of up to two years in a state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But selling the store is tantamount to discarding his story.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only key requirement is making sure the box is empty and clean before discarding.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Skim any excess fat from the top with a spoon and discard. Wipe out the Dutch oven, and heat over medium heat.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Papperger, who became CEO in 2013, even considered ditching the weapons business and turning Rheinmetall into an auto-parts supplier.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The threat of Sacramento heat also played a major role in the A’s ditching early plans to install artificial turf, which would have created a hotter playing field but had been intended to better withstand the wear and tear from hosting both Athletics and River Cats game.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, the coyote bit a young child twice in front of their home as family members were unloading their car.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to the Carson station, the child was bitten twice while family members were unloading a vehicle.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But adding regular walking helps signal the body to maintain lean tissue while losing fat.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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And the league nearly got five teams there, with Michigan State losing a tight contest with UConn on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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