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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as in bickering
to express different opinions about something often angrily
the young couple often scrapped about money and their very disparate spending habits
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we've decided to scrap the second car
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as in abandoning
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
we scrapped our plans to go to Paris, and set out the next day for Prague
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Recent Examples of scrapping
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The implementation of the national curriculum has been a mess, and some lawmakers and parents continue to call for its scrapping.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, with the PGA scrapping that points advantage, Scheffler’s short odds are eye-popping.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The number of Chinese students enrolled at US universities has fallen by more than 25% from its peak in the 2019-2020 school year, and reversing that trend will take more than just scrapping an export control backlist.
—Gina Chon, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, the percentage of companies scrapping a majority of their AI initiatives jumped from 17% to 42% this year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Kellie Romack, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, city leaders agreed that scrapping the town hall was the solution to expediting the process.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
François Bayrou quit last month after trying to push through a savings plan that included scrapping two public holidays and freezing public spending.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
However, the lack of cutting and scrapping evidence on the bones implies that the hunters used their stone tools to cut into the animal’s soft tissues.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
The director provided no indication what his next big-screen project would be after scrapping The Critic back in April 2024.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Congress is ending tax benefits for solar, and the administration is scrapping a $7 billion program that helped low-income families install rooftop panels.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
By the next morning, Andrew’s name had already been removed from the official role of the peerage – a crucial step in the formal scrapping of his titles.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The implementation of the national curriculum has been a mess, and some lawmakers and parents continue to call for its scrapping.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, with the PGA scrapping that points advantage, Scheffler’s short odds are eye-popping.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
On Tuesday, the league announced a major shift in its competition format, scrapping its controversial 54-hole structure in favor of a traditional 72-hole setup starting in 2026.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The number of Chinese students enrolled at US universities has fallen by more than 25% from its peak in the 2019-2020 school year, and reversing that trend will take more than just scrapping an export control backlist.
—Gina Chon, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, the percentage of companies scrapping a majority of their AI initiatives jumped from 17% to 42% this year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Kellie Romack, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, city leaders agreed that scrapping the town hall was the solution to expediting the process.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
François Bayrou quit last month after trying to push through a savings plan that included scrapping two public holidays and freezing public spending.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
However, the lack of cutting and scrapping evidence on the bones implies that the hunters used their stone tools to cut into the animal’s soft tissues.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
The director provided no indication what his next big-screen project would be after scrapping The Critic back in April 2024.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Congress is ending tax benefits for solar, and the administration is scrapping a $7 billion program that helped low-income families install rooftop panels.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapping
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Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sky Roberts, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein accuser, cried when reflecting on how his sister would have reacted to the removal of the former prince's title and honors.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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So basically, our goal is to turn Ghana from a dumping ground into a design ground, from a place of waste to one of beauty.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Overflowing cans and informal dumping attract wildlife and shift behavior.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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While disposals, drains, trash bins, and dishwashers are some of the most likely culprits, your walls and other surfaces could be a source of lingering odors, too.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Stop use immediately; place out of children’s reach and coordinate disposal via photo evidence for a full refund.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Scrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapping. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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