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
Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on an accessory charge against Ezekiel Akil-Espinoza, 26, of Oakland, who was accused of assisting in the dumping of Stanifer’s body.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Butler outlined to Semafor a series of steps, including ways to prevent data centers from dumping costs on other customers.
—Pradnya Joshi, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
It's said that when this painstaking and costly process is concluded, the site will be as safe as your own backyard, and its legacy as a dumping ground for the nuclear age will be part of history.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on an accessory charge against Ezekiel Akil-Espinoza, 26, of Oakland, who was accused of assisting in the dumping of Stanifer’s body.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Polls show voters give him poor marks on the issue and are leaning toward dumping his Republican allies in the forthcoming midterm congressional elections.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Butler outlined to Semafor a series of steps, including ways to prevent data centers from dumping costs on other customers.
—Pradnya Joshi, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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The elevated design will affect 11 parks and several greenways, including the complete removal of Wilmore Park.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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On Saturday, April 25, Banderas, 65, and Griffith, 68, were spotted leaving Beverly Hills sushi restaurant Matsuhisa arm-in-arm after enjoying dinner together.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Hauler has no cab (essentially a self-driving platform) and is designed for 40-foot and 53-foot shipping containers and runs dock-to-dock—unloading at the destination rather than dropping a trailer and leaving.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The industrial system of Chicago’s water management — invisible and linear extraction, consumption and disposal of our water resources — is rapidly approaching its limits.—
Alaina Harkness,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The Portland Police Bureau’s explosive disposal unit was called in after evidence of explosives was discovered on scene.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Others are ditching gas engines for electric vehicles.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Instead of leggings and a T-shirt for travel days, this sleek set gives you comfort without ditching style.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In his first year as general manager, Gregory navigated last summer well, orchestrating the Durant trade and discarding Bradley Beal.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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And a key component of the novel and the show is the setting itself, which is a real impeachment of our mental health system, this history of confining and discarding lives that has spilled out into the streets of America.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stay calm and adjust without losing your place.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Dodgers extended their losing streak to four games with a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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