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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1
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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2
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
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Love Island star Jeremiah Brown has made his first comments about his intense relationship with fellow contestant Huda Mustafa after his shocking dumping from the show.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In response, the city erected a barrier to the site, and the dumping and damage stopped.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Love Island star Jeremiah Brown has made his first comments about his intense relationship with fellow contestant Huda Mustafa after his shocking dumping from the show.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
Gabriel was among at least nine people killed across several states after a rash of deadly storms ripped through the central US, spawning dozens of tornadoes, dumping more than a foot of rain and leaving catastrophic flooding.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Some Tesla owners are dumping their cars.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
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Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com/Delete Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com/FreeScan 4.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Although first responders have faced challenges such as heat, snakes and impassable roads due to flooding and debris, debris removal was still underway and improving, officials said Sunday.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
Verb
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McIlroy played it safe, leaving himself a big target and a lob wedge.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Or even, hypothetically, without leaving the dance floor.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Numerous violations found through the years As science discovered more and more problems arising from improper disposal of toxic chemicals, the laws evolved and became more strict — and facilities like Wayne Disposal found themselves in frequent noncompliance.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Yet despite all these tools at their disposal, many small business owners remain dependent on agency models that limit autonomy.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
Verb
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After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Only the 2021 Hawks (15-21 | 26-10), 2023 Lakers (21-27 | 22-12) and 2024 Mavericks (25-27 | 25-5) had losing records against non-losing teams and made the conference finals.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Royals played in the Division Series, losing to a Yankees team that itself had come off a mediocre 82-80 season to win the pennant.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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