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as in discarding
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
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
Though as my colleagues have reported, some other wealthy countries actually have similar recommendations to the ones the administration is jettisoning.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of adding pieces for a potential deep playoff run, the New England Patriots actually moved a couple of players before the NFL trade deadline, jettisoning safety Kyle Dugger and defensive end Keion White.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Her colleague Roberto Rodriguez, who ultimately voted against jettisoning the policy, asked to keep it in place while a subcommittee could work on changes to address others’ concerns.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Starting with next year's release, Apple will be able to start jettisoning all Intel code from macOS, including (eventually) the Rosetta translation technology that allows Apple Silicon Macs to run Intel code at all.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
There was a group of men, all of them in fear of retribution from the Union, who were jettisoning for Mexico, to build a life that accorded with their beliefs and to seek great fortune while doing so.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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
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
Though as my colleagues have reported, some other wealthy countries actually have similar recommendations to the ones the administration is jettisoning.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of adding pieces for a potential deep playoff run, the New England Patriots actually moved a couple of players before the NFL trade deadline, jettisoning safety Kyle Dugger and defensive end Keion White.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Her colleague Roberto Rodriguez, who ultimately voted against jettisoning the policy, asked to keep it in place while a subcommittee could work on changes to address others’ concerns.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Starting with next year's release, Apple will be able to start jettisoning all Intel code from macOS, including (eventually) the Rosetta translation technology that allows Apple Silicon Macs to run Intel code at all.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
There was a group of men, all of them in fear of retribution from the Union, who were jettisoning for Mexico, to build a life that accorded with their beliefs and to seek great fortune while doing so.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jettisoning
Noun
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Douglas believed the dumping of these chemicals could have a lasting impact on the people of Wales, but died before his warnings were heeded.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Traditionally a dumping ground for films studios have no belief in, the first month of the year occasionally offers up films that stand out, whether due to memeability, genuine quality, or sheer rancid awfulness.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drain, discarding the soaking liquid.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Remove the seeds from the squash with a spoon and discard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, Elon Musk said the company was ditching its iconic Model X and Model S cars to clear factory space for humanoid robots.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Khai recently had her first major haircut, ditching her XXL long blonde hair for a sweet little lob.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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After losing two games at home over the past four days, ASU will look to break out of its shooting slump on the road at Coastal Carolina on Wednesday.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both had extreme highs and lows, were enveloped by intense criticism, struggled with bad stretches of losing and poor quarterback play — and each was fired during their fourth season on the job.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Jettisoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jettisoning. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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