jettisoning 1 of 2

jettisoning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jettisoning
Noun
  • In Mexico, Playas de Tijuana beaches and residents are also severely impacted, experiencing frequent beach closures and health risks due to untreated sewage dumping into the ocean south of Tijuana.
    Phillip Musegaas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The dumping of those securities could easily cause a spike in interest rates.
    Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Nigerian firm’s approach reduces plastic pollution and increases reliable employment for waste pickers while promoting sustainability by turning discards into useful elements.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Avoid open flames and sparks, don't park vehicles on dry grass and discard of cigarettes carefully, the weather service in Albuquerque warned Saturday, adding that winds will be at their strongest Saturday and again on Tuesday.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Bold prediction Much like in 2023, when the Twins won the division title and snapped a two-decade playoff losing streak, starting pitching will carry them.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Here's what Americans said in a new poll → After losing White House, Democrats want party to change, poll finds.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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