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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Noun
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Leave it alone if babies are present, and call wildlife or pest control for removal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rather than outright dumping stocks, the Wall Street firm suggested leaning on options strategies designed to pay off if volatility spikes or geopolitical risks escalate.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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So after dumping destiny on its head in Chicago, the Rams are cool with it again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Many blame homeless persons for the problem, while others point to professional haulers who use the streets as a place to dump refuse to avoid disposal fees.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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That meant utilizing every piece of evidence at his disposal.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After discarding his sword Longclaw and chasing off his beloved direwolf Ghost, Jon would spend his days building cabins only to burn them down.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Politically, the regime has rotted from within, discarding, discrediting, or detaining its own kind.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some are even ditching their $300 formulas for this smoothing pick.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gardeners, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are rebelling against throwaway culture by ditching disposable gardening.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 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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Stellantis is scrapping its plug-in hybrid electric Jeep SUVs and Chrysler minivan amid slowing EV sales, quality issues and weakened federal fuel economy requirements.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The company ended up scrapping it and keeping its old branding.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Tigers, who beat Texas 70-65, were in the top 10 most of the season before losing their first two SEC games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Junking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junking. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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