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noun

Definition of discardingnext
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless the daily discarding of all unwanted e-mail

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discarding

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verb

present participle of discard
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted discard an old, torn sweater

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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
  1. removal
  2. dumping
  3. disposal
  4. losing
  5. abandoning
Noun
  • Later, Ullyot released another statement related to the article’s removal.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Carrillo said the management company has submitted an application to the county for carport debris removal.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of removal
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
Definition of dumping
Noun
  • This established a formal review process for government document disposal, but agencies still discarded records, often haphazardly, until stricter records management laws were enacted.
    — Elizabeth Call, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The well began life when it was drilled for oil in the 1950s but was then converted to a saltwater disposal well and eventually plugged in 1977, with the well later caving in, according to the Texas Tribune.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of disposal
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
Definition of losing
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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