as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
with his ship rapidly sinking, the captain ordered a last-ditch jettison of much of its cargo
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as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
just jettison that plan, because we know it won't work
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Recent Examples of jettison
Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 May 2024
Starliner proceeded smoothly through SRB burnout and jettison, first-stage cutoff, separation, and then a burn of the Atlas V’s Centaur second stage to take it to the verge of orbit.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Nate Rau, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
Between the lines: These conglomerates are reported to be jettisoning these businesses because drugs used for weight loss, like Ozempic, are hindering sales.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Money can never be dismissed as part of the equation when management jettisons veteran talent.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 May 2024
Starliner proceeded smoothly through SRB burnout and jettison, first-stage cutoff, separation, and then a burn of the Atlas V’s Centaur second stage to take it to the verge of orbit.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Verb
State of play: The Titans jettisoned long-time coach Mike Vrabel, replacing him with Brian Callahan, a promising young coach with an offensive background.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
Between the lines: These conglomerates are reported to be jettisoning these businesses because drugs used for weight loss, like Ozempic, are hindering sales.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jettison
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For longer-lasting results, try laser hair removal or electrolysis.4 Medications like antiandrogens or topical Vaniqa (eflornithine) cream can also slow hair growth.4 Infertility Maintaining a healthy weight and managing insulin resistance can improve fertility.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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One effective strategy is to consider investing in personal data removal services that wipe your information from public databases on the internet.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Look over the chestnuts and discard any with holes in them or that feel very soft when squeezed.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; discard drippings or reserve for another use.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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One of the most significant tools Kennedy would have at his disposal, according to Mande, is HHS’ involvement in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a document that shapes federal nutrition advice.Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Civil penalties for improper dumping include fines up to $70,000 per disposal of hazardous waste and up to $10,000 per disposal of medical waste.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Before long he’s been dumped in the back of a police car, making the jostly trek to a segregated reform school known as Nickel Academy.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The cold front brought lake-effect snow, dumping 3.5 feet of snow in western and up to 20 inches in northern Lower .Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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One place where Trump’s pledge of 60% tariffs on imports from China may be fully realized is Chinese steel dumping.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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But in 1972, the Clean Water Act banned the dumping of waste and sewage into the harbour.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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Lewis wasn't going to take that lying down, and in typical messy fashion, unloaded his hot takes on Whitfield.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The boys’ mom had just parked at a shopping center and was outside of the car, unloading items to bring inside, at the time of the shooting, Huerta told Los Angeles ABC station KABC.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Employers are ditching degree requirements for several reasons, including a workforce shortage in industries like service and tech and a decline in college enrollment post pandemic.Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Here are five paint color trends Southern decorators are ready to ditch in 2025.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The betting market seems to have concluded that Kansas City has lost its knockout punch.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The charity says the holiday season can be a particularly tough and challenging time for military families who have lost someone on active duty.Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Jettison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jettison. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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