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jettisoning

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verb

present participle of jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jettisoning
Noun
  • Antelope Valley residents say they are fed up with rampant dumping and inaction by officials.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
  • Although the law has never been tested in court, it has been credited with preventing further waste dumping.
    India Nye Wenner, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The discards soon ended up in a massive tank that mimics a cow’s digestion — minus the release of gassy byproducts — where they were turned into compost and renewable energy.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
  • The Nigerian firm’s approach reduces plastic pollution and increases reliable employment for waste pickers while promoting sustainability by turning discards into useful elements.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • 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
  • Bold prediction Much like in 2023, when the Twins won the division title and snapped a two-decade playoff losing streak, starting pitching will carry them.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Jettisoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jettisoning. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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