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 cancelling
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
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
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Marion urged caution as state lawmakers consider scrapping the state test.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Tokyo’s point man scrapping the trip seems a bad omen.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Homebuyers within the same generations are not doing much better, with 41 percent scrapping to make ends meet at the end of the month.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The federal changes initiated in June aimed at cutting costs and included scrapping the program's preference for fiber internet, which broadband experts said would lead to more bids for satellite data service.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
The president has leveraged his standing to pass laws that give him a firmer grip on power, including scrapping term limits and restricting what the press can report on.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The crowds were far more focused on the fight for the tournament victory than the players scrapping to make the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings, though.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Video shared on social media showed two NFL players on the ground scrapping after the whistles were blown.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Bayrou called the vote in a bid to push through an unpopular 44 billion euros savings plan that includes scrapping two public holidays and freezing spending.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Marion urged caution as state lawmakers consider scrapping the state test.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Tokyo’s point man scrapping the trip seems a bad omen.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Homebuyers within the same generations are not doing much better, with 41 percent scrapping to make ends meet at the end of the month.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The federal changes initiated in June aimed at cutting costs and included scrapping the program's preference for fiber internet, which broadband experts said would lead to more bids for satellite data service.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
The president has leveraged his standing to pass laws that give him a firmer grip on power, including scrapping term limits and restricting what the press can report on.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The crowds were far more focused on the fight for the tournament victory than the players scrapping to make the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings, though.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Video shared on social media showed two NFL players on the ground scrapping after the whistles were blown.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapping
Noun
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Spurs released a statement late on Sunday night clarifying their position following days of speculation after the removal of Daniel Levy as executive chairman on Thursday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet despite pushing for the changes, supervisors voted on none of them — allowing the removal to occur without a formal public input process.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With the original Toxic Avenger creator’s blessing, Macon Blair has brought the cult franchise back from its noxious cinematic dumping grounds.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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The dumping came after Hannah developed a strong connection with Pepe, and as Jeremiah was getting to know Andreina after the longstanding drama with his previous partner, Huda.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a total of 480 square feet at your disposal, this cabin is built for modern living.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nix can sling the ball and also pick up yards on the ground, and Sean Payton added another weapon to his disposal in the draft with the addition of RJ Harvey.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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