junking 1 of 2

noun

as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless that old chair needs junking

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junking

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verb

present participle of junk
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
  1. removal
  2. dumping
  3. disposal
  4. discarding
  5. ditching
  6. unloading
  7. scrapping
  8. losing
Noun
  • Jim has been frustrated with Wells Fargo ever since its post-asset-cap-removal climb ran into a tough 2025 fourth-quarter earnings report in mid-January.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund also offered to donate the $2 million to the district for maintenance and upkeep of the property, including the removal of invasive plants and clearing two other dirt roads.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of removal
Verb
  • The proposal makes the case for Miami-Dade generating some revenue from unused land that’s mostly used by people parking illegally or dumping trash.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • The Red Bull variety opens even more than Ferrari’s — dumping extra drag for a straight line speed gain.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of dumping
Noun
  • Massachusetts has strong disposal resources already in place, but more residents should be aware of these resources and the easy options that are available for making sharps disposal simple and convenient.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Alika Williams may also see playing time in the infield with Gelof out as another utility option at Kotsay’s disposal.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of disposal
Verb
  • One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet!
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Like many sentimental folks, Joan had a hard time discarding the cards.
    — Anna Halkidis, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of discarding
Verb
  • This season, The Invite actress is ditching sandals for the polished, rich-looking penny loafers she’s been sporting on repeat.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • That meant ditching some of the traditional tools used in vehicle design, like the clay models used by car designers since the 1930s.
    — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of ditching
Verb
  • The soccer coach was unloading balls from his vehicle in the alley behind his home when Wilson, wearing a mask, confronted him with a semiautomatic handgun that had a laser pointer.
    — Julie Hanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Their jobs involve unloading raw sugar arriving by ship at the C&H Sugar facility in Crockett.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of unloading
Verb
  • Türkiye, the host of this year’s NATO summit, has advocated for scrapping the designation.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
  • Jeon-Gi lives with his Korean family in Building A, scrapping with kids from other immigrant families in a weedy playground.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of scrapping
Verb
  • The Bot gets -1 for guessing in five and -1 for losing to me.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Definition of losing
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