as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
discard an old, torn sweater
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Recent Examples of discard
Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
When West discards, South knows West had two clubs, three trumps and surely no more than six diamonds (since East followed low-high on the high diamonds).
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Back in 2018, researchers from the University of Minnesota developed a 3D-printable tattoo ink made from silver flakes, designed to help heal wounds and be peeled off and discarded when no longer needed.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Textile discards make up a huge portion of landfills, so look for a way those clothes can be reused or recycled.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
When West discards, South knows West had two clubs, three trumps and surely no more than six diamonds (since East followed low-high on the high diamonds).
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
Some gift plants like tulips and daffodils are best discarded but keep the containers.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Back in 2018, researchers from the University of Minnesota developed a 3D-printable tattoo ink made from silver flakes, designed to help heal wounds and be peeled off and discarded when no longer needed.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discard
Noun
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The modern reject rejects the academic consensus on everything from the science of vaccines to the benefits of free trade.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 Mar. 2025
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Still, the rejects are legion: Amy Sedaris, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Carrey, Nick Kroll, Aubrey Plaza, John Goodman, Geena Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Andrea Martin, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Reubens.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Credential dumps from breached companies are traded daily on the dark web.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Police accused the man of dumping a large container of eggs on his head in front of the Ralph’s Italian Ice in Centereach on the night of April 29.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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After there had been fears of a cull for the multi-sports event held in Aichi-Nagoya, cricket was recently included following a decision by the Olympic Council of Asia and local organizing committee.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Spooking a shark or invading its space can disrupt natural behaviors, and when people are hurt, sharks often pay the price in bad press or even retaliatory culls.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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For the final version of the maitake mushroom ($19), Joyce ditched the ranch idea and decided on an allium aioli and a potion bottle of malt vinegar on the side.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Potential benefits of wild lawns There could be a psychological upside to ditching the mower and embracing a natural yard.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Free charts are often delayed by several seconds or more.—
David Materazzi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The tanks and vehicles will be unloaded from the train cars on June 9 in Jessup, Maryland, and transported to downtown Washington by truck.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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It’s widely speculated that Paramount Global — if and when the Skydance deal happens — will also eventually unload declining legacy networks.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Trump’s rejection of the proposal was first reported by Reuters.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Panelists discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran—and the rejection of Trump’s dealmaking efforts.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
Verb
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But the friend soon lost interest in geography, and Lilian was less enamored of the girl’s collection of mechanical pencils and scented erasers imported from Japan.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Pirates starter Mitch Keller hadn’t won since picking up a victory in his season debut March 28 in Miami, losing nine games.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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“Discard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discard. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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