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noun

Definition of junkingnext
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless that old chair needs junking

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junking

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verb

present participle of junk
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted we'll have to junk this old car

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  1. removal
  2. dumping
  3. disposal
  4. discarding
  5. scrapping
  6. losing
Noun
  • There is no discussing requests for removal from the consent calendar and no motion is required – simply the director’s request that the item be removed.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The president-elect has also indicated that his administration will prioritize the removal of migrants with criminal backgrounds.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of removal
Verb
  • 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
  • Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of dumping
Noun
  • Oakland residents have two options at their disposal.
    Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Dual-listed in New York and Hong Kong, Alibaba said the asset disposal will lead to 13.2 billion yuan ($1.8 billion) in losses attributable to its shareholders.
    Yue Wang, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of disposal
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of discarding
Verb
  • Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of scrapping
Verb
  • Making up their mind about Will Levis The Titans are projected to pick second after losing for the seventh time in their last eight games.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of losing
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