as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
that old chair needs junking
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we'll have to junk this old car
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junking
Noun
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The database, which was confirmed by U.S. officials and published by AP, includes more than 26,000 images that have been flagged for removal across every military branch.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025 -
Advising them to reset their passwords following the scan and malware removal.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite all of the clout and capital at their disposal, the Russo brothers can think of nothing better to do than stick our faces in it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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More than 90,000 metric tons of high-level waste awaits disposal, according to the Government Accountability Office.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 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
Verb
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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
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Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The plane crashed into a concrete barrier near the runway after losing control for unidentified reasons.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This time last year, Florida was in disarray after losing six top-150 prospects within six weeks of the early signing period due in large part to the Gators’ ongoing struggles on the field.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Junking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junking. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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