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junking

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verb

present participle of junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for junking
Noun
  • 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
  • Finally, the highest-end personal plan is Surfshark One+, which adds data removal by Incogni.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The dirty water flows through porous limestone and sand, eventually bubbling up at springs or dumping into waterways like the Lagoon.
    Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
  • After dumping Ryan Pressly’s salary in January, the Astros signed no major-league free-agent relievers, prompting preseason skepticism about their depth.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Selling under such conditions is akin to discarding valuable assets at a discount simply because market sentiment has temporarily turned negative.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When the Atlanta Braves made almost no major moves in the offseason, after having their National League East title streak end and losing starting pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton to free agency, some fans expressed frustration.
    David O'Brien, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • When the Penguins are losing by four goals with two minutes remaining in regulation, his mind is always churning, figuring a way for four goals to be scored in two minutes.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Junking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junking. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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