as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the daily discarding of all unwanted e-mail
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
discard an old, torn sweater
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Recent Examples of discarding
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
In addition, the challenge advocates for discarding vices like alcohol and drugs.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
The researchers recruited 176 people with ‘high’ hoarding behavior who were asked to imagine a negative outcome from discarding an object they were still attached to and had difficulty discarding.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
They were then randomized into one of four conditions and presented with a discarding task.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
In other words, upon officially discarding the legacy contracts, Diamond would be amenable to hash out new deals with individual teams—presumably at far lower rates—should any decide to stick around for another season.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
To complicate matters, Baker was often rewriting the night before, embracing and discarding ideas about the violent paces the characters would put each other through.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
When in doubt, consult a qualified tax attorney or accountant before discarding any records.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
To remove the excess salt and water of a wet brine, the Test Kitchen team recommends using paper towels to thoroughly blot the turkey dry, discarding those towels, then washing hands very well before proceeding to the rest of meal prep.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
In addition, the challenge advocates for discarding vices like alcohol and drugs.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
The researchers recruited 176 people with ‘high’ hoarding behavior who were asked to imagine a negative outcome from discarding an object they were still attached to and had difficulty discarding.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
They were then randomized into one of four conditions and presented with a discarding task.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
In other words, upon officially discarding the legacy contracts, Diamond would be amenable to hash out new deals with individual teams—presumably at far lower rates—should any decide to stick around for another season.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
To complicate matters, Baker was often rewriting the night before, embracing and discarding ideas about the violent paces the characters would put each other through.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
When in doubt, consult a qualified tax attorney or accountant before discarding any records.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discarding
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Trump undid Obama’s deportation priorities, broadening the pool of immigrants who could be targeted for removal and giving more power to immigration enforcement officers to make those judgments, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Pull invasive plants Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is partnering with the Nature Conservancy Nov. 14 for invasive species removal at the Logan Springs Preserve in the Logan community of southern Benton County.Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Helene was just the latest in a new generation of storms that are intensifying faster, and dumping more rainfall, as the climate warms.Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
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Residents can disrupt Aedes aegypti by dumping any standing water in their yards at least once a week, and tossing any unused containers.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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The group sold its Sylvan Learning business in February of this year in an attempt to deleverage its balance sheet, but other possible disposals were hindered by the allegations involving Kahn, FRG’s chief restructuring officer David Orlofsky said in a court filing.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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For example, home textiles made with Birla Excel are designed to be biodegradable, which helps reduce environmental impact after disposal.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The pressure is on Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in two Super Bowls over the past half-decade.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Blue horizons Younger folks are losing trust in white-collar careers.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Another person who was with Payne daily was charged with abandoning a person following death.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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But embracing change doesn’t mean abandoning your core values or principles.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Discarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discarding. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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