scrapping 1 of 3

as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless the scrapping of the park's last horse-drawn carriage marks the end of an era

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scrapping

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verb (1)

present participle of scrap

scrapping

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verb (2)

present participle of scrap
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Recent Examples of scrapping
Verb
Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea. Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point? Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point? Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea. Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 After scrapping their initial funding bill negotiated by both parties in the House and Senate, House Republican leaders put forward their own proposal to keep the government open. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024 After scrapping their initial funding bill negotiated by both parties in the House and Senate, House Republican leaders put forward their own proposal to keep the government open. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024 The Packers are all but confirmed to make the postseason at 10-4, while the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both 8-6, are currently scrapping over the NFC West title. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 The Packers are all but confirmed to make the postseason at 10-4, while the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both 8-6, are currently scrapping over the NFC West title. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapping
Noun
  • Check out my top picks for data removal services here.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • Murphy, appointed by former President Joe Biden, did not categorically ban third-country removals.
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Get ready for some chats, some dumpings and some jaw-dropping recouplings — the cast of Love Island USA season 7 is here!
    Julia Moore, People.com, 29 May 2025
  • In January, the ministry said initial investigations had determined that dumping was taking place and implemented preliminary anti-dumping measures in the form of a deposit starting from January 24.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • The Rockets now possess ample length at four starting positions, amplifying the defensive tools Udoka now has at his disposal.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • The implication: Why should taxpayers foot the bill when Harvard has billions at its disposal?
    Ata Sarajedini, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025

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