as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
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as in leaving
to end a usually intimate relationship with
all of her friends were surprised at how she just dumped him
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as in unloading
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
dump the trash on the curb and go back inside
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Recent Examples of dumping
Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
So are companies that manufacture furniture and cabinets in the U.S. that have been faced with the dumping of competing products from China.
—Gene Marks, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Residents of the Straus Houses began to immediately suspect 55-year-old Chad Irish, who lived two blocks away — especially after video of a man in a wheelchair dumping Williams’ body was widely seen on social media.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The demonstration Saturday was organized by Protect Calabasas, which also plans to seek an injunction to halt dumping of fire debris at the landfill while the issue moves through the courts.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
So are companies that manufacture furniture and cabinets in the U.S. that have been faced with the dumping of competing products from China.
—Gene Marks, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
He was caught on surveillance video dumping the alleged murder weapon in front of the apartment, homicide investigators said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Residents of the Straus Houses began to immediately suspect 55-year-old Chad Irish, who lived two blocks away — especially after video of a man in a wheelchair dumping Williams’ body was widely seen on social media.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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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
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Finally, the highest-end personal plan is Surfshark One+, which adds data removal by Incogni.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Suarez’s office did not promote the Miami-Dubai agreement in City Hall, leaving City Manager Art Noriega’s administration unaware of the memo for more than a year — until the Herald asked for a copy.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new rule is not targeted at consumers who throw the items in the trash, though residents are supposed to follow local sanitation rules for the proper disposal of electronics and batteries.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Add the marinated tenderloin, discarding marinade, and sear about 3 minutes on all sides until browned and crusty.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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That stability, in and of itself, counsels against discarding the presidential election system for any but the most compelling of reasons.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.—
Ari Levy,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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