canning

verb

Definition of canningnext
present participle of can
1
as in stopping
slang to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library

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2
as in sacking
to let go from office, service, or employment the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canning
  1. stopping
  2. sacking
  3. ending
  4. removing
  5. ceasing
  6. retiring
  7. halting
  8. firing
Verb
  • After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
  • It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of sacking
Verb
  • The guard play was lackluster all year, and when Austin Jackson sustained his season-ending knee injury in early November the run game vanished.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the hit, Wentz stayed in the game for four more plays to finish the drive, ending it with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery on fourth and goal.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of ending
Verb
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • The root system enters a state of rest, ceasing growth.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Then, in rare cases—about 1% of those with HCM —the disease is associated with sudden cardiac death due to abnormal heart rhythms that result in the heart ceasing to beat effectively.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceasing
Verb
  • Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Among them, Oakland, California, whose voters recalled Mayor Sheng Thao in November, will hold a special election on April 15 that could feature a retiring member of Congress.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of retiring
Verb
  • Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of halting
Verb
  • Your cordless Magic Wand harnesses AC power from the wall before firing it out in 8 vibration styles.
    Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • International media reports that the attacker left his car and began firing at police.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of firing
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