as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
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1
as in leaving
to end a usually intimate relationship with
all of her friends were surprised at how she just dumped him
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2
as in unloading
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
dump the trash on the curb and go back inside
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Recent Examples of dumping
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 July 2025
From the dock scene between Serena and Kordell after Casa Amor to Kaylor and Aaron's relationship woes and Rob's reaction to Andrea's dumping, Season 6 inspired a handful of viral moments that captivated reality fans.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
He was coupled up with Hannah Fields, a 23-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, on Day 11 after a public vote from America, leading to the dramatic dumping of Hannah’s previous partner, Charlie Georgiou.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 July 2025
From the dock scene between Serena and Kordell after Casa Amor to Kaylor and Aaron's relationship woes and Rob's reaction to Andrea's dumping, Season 6 inspired a handful of viral moments that captivated reality fans.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Verb
Gabriel was among at least nine people killed across several states after a rash of deadly storms ripped through the central US, spawning dozens of tornadoes, dumping more than a foot of rain and leaving catastrophic flooding.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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When a post violates those guidelines, Moonshot will file formal reports and use the team to lean on companies to expedite the removal or censorship of that post.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Most states prohibit the removal of bats during the maternity season, which starts in late spring, when their young pups are not yet able to fly.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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McIlroy played it safe, leaving himself a big target and a lob wedge.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Or even, hypothetically, without leaving the dance floor.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Setter Emery Gonzales, a Santa Clara commit, has the tools at her disposal to make a championship run.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Scan to reveal a live carbon footprint and disposal guide.—
Anna Belova,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Only the 2021 Hawks (15-21 | 26-10), 2023 Lakers (21-27 | 22-12) and 2024 Mavericks (25-27 | 25-5) had losing records against non-losing teams and made the conference finals.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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