as in removals
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
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Recent Examples of dumpings
Though the case has drawn attention because of Delvey's notoriety, all three women maintain that such rabbit dumpings happen all the time.
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Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumpings
Noun
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Great, but not exactly zero, which is why there is also a focus on carbon removals, which is also where the Science Based Targets are increasingly going.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers for the minors want a preliminary injunction to block such removals.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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While not all activists are the same, there are many examples of activist directors pressing for an immediate sale of the company, buybacks, special dividends, or asset disposals rather than investments in growth.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, some higher-end models have built-in food-waste disposals, and pre-rinsing is not as efficient as scraping for modern dishwashers.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Dumpings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumpings. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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