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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless the scrapping of the park's last horse-drawn carriage marks the end of an era

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scrapping

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verb (1)

present participle of scrap

scrapping

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verb (2)

present participle of scrap
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Recent Examples of scrapping
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 Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point? Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 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 After scrapping their initial funding bill negotiated by both parties in the House and Senate, House Republican leaders put forward their own proposal to keep the government open. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024 After scrapping their initial funding bill negotiated by both parties in the House and Senate, House Republican leaders put forward their own proposal to keep the government open. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024 The Packers are all but confirmed to make the postseason at 10-4, while the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both 8-6, are currently scrapping over the NFC West title. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 The Packers are all but confirmed to make the postseason at 10-4, while the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both 8-6, are currently scrapping over the NFC West title. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapping
Noun
  • Later, Ullyot released another statement related to the article’s removal.
    Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Carrillo said the management company has submitted an application to the county for carport debris removal.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The flames had spread far enough by this point to put the truck's dumping mechanism out of commission.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • When those systems are streamlined and integrated, institutions can save time, money and overhead—even boosting engagement as students and staff make better use of the tools at their disposal.
    Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • That scum can then be skimmed off the surface for disposal, although Velev does state that the chitosan could be reclaimed from the substance and used to create more microcleaners.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Scrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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