as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
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1
as in leaving
to end a usually intimate relationship with
all of her friends were surprised at how she just dumped him
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as in unloading
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
dump the trash on the curb and go back inside
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Recent Examples of dumping
Blake Morgan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The Center for Public Integrity also alleged that PG&E didn't inform local water boards about the dumping until 21 years later in 1987.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
How can a decision like toxic dumping be made in a vacuum, and in a rush?
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The Center for Public Integrity also alleged that PG&E didn't inform local water boards about the dumping until 21 years later in 1987.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Gabriel was among at least nine people killed across several states after a rash of deadly storms ripped through the central US, spawning dozens of tornadoes, dumping more than a foot of rain and leaving catastrophic flooding.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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Finally, the highest-end personal plan is Surfshark One+, which adds data removal by Incogni.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Historically, rib removal has been performed mainly by thoracic surgeons (who specialize in the chest) to treat fractures, infections, tumors, and other serious medical conditions.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is understandably thrilled for McIlroy, and everyone has been leaving their congratulations for him throughout the evening.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ancelotti deserves some blame for not constructing a more viable team out of the talented players at his disposal.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Attendees are encouraged to take part in electronic recycling by bringing old phones, laptops, cords, chargers, tablets, and other devices for responsible disposal.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Only the 2021 Hawks (15-21 | 26-10), 2023 Lakers (21-27 | 22-12) and 2024 Mavericks (25-27 | 25-5) had losing records against non-losing teams and made the conference finals.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Royals played in the Division Series, losing to a Yankees team that itself had come off a mediocre 82-80 season to win the pennant.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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