as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
that old chair needs junking
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we'll have to junk this old car
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Noun
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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
Verb
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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
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Since winning the Big 12 and the Sugar Bowl in the 2021 season, the Bears had two losing seasons in a row, including a 3-9 mark last season.—
Dan Santaromita,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Junking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junking. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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