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
  • Their impact has been so severe that Florida classifies them a public nuisance and encourages humane removal efforts.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
  • Trump wants to deport 1 million people annually, a dramatic increase requiring a vast, sophisticated and expensive targeting, detention and removal operation.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Antelope Valley residents say they are fed up with rampant dumping and inaction by officials.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
  • Although the law has never been tested in court, it has been credited with preventing further waste dumping.
    India Nye Wenner, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Public policies on air quality, waste disposal, and green space maintenance all contribute to a city's overall health.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
  • And this time, budget-drafters will likely have real revenue numbers at their disposal, from receipts generated by the sale of high-value Utah and Nevada urban-interface BLM sales.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025

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