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discarding

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verb

present participle of discard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of discarding
Verb
Add the marinated tenderloin, discarding marinade, and sear about 3 minutes on all sides until browned and crusty. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 That stability, in and of itself, counsels against discarding the presidential election system for any but the most compelling of reasons. The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
Noun
  • The database, which was confirmed by U.S. officials and published by AP, includes more than 26,000 images that have been flagged for removal across every military branch.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Advising them to reset their passwords following the scan and malware removal.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Despite all of the clout and capital at their disposal, the Russo brothers can think of nothing better to do than stick our faces in it.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
  • More than 90,000 metric tons of high-level waste awaits disposal, according to the Government Accountability Office.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.
    Ari Levy,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

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“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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