as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
that old chair needs junking
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we'll have to junk this old car
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junking
Noun
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According to De Bremaeker, the mother, who had received a removal order, was on a supervisory check-in when she was detained.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Recent moves — including the removal of sanctions on Malian junta officials — suggest Washington is actively rebuilding ties with these military-run nations.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For decades the Fayetteville production site of Chemours, a DuPont spinoff, has been dumping GenX into the river.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Dolphins reached an agreement with Willis a few hours after dumping Tagovailoa — who later agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons — and incurring a record $99 million hit on their salary cap.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 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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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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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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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
Verb
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Earlier Friday, Takaichi’s governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party submitted a proposal calling for scrapping restrictions on lethal weapons sales, in a further break from Japan's postwar pacifist principle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The alliance is also scrapping the Port of Jebel Ali, the largest port in the Middle East, from the ME11/IOS Middle East-to-North Europe loop.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 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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“Junking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junking. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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