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Discarding

Verb / dɪˈskɑ:rdɪŋ / Another word for discarding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'discarding' is getting rid of something or throwing something away.

Synonyms & similar words

castout throwaway tossout chuckout toss castaside dispose discard throwout castaway fling tossaway putaway disposing dumping jettisoning eliminating abandoning rejecting scrapping shedding tossing ditching dismissing unloading trashing flinging junking exiling

Example sentences

  1. She was discarding her broken crayons.
  2. He discarded his old clothes to make room for new ones.
  3. The teacher was discarding old textbooks.
  4. They were discarding the empty bottles in the recycling bin.
  5. I will be discarding these old newspapers.

Quotes

  • Discarding what isn't working is the only way to stay focused on what does. - Robin S. Sharma
  • Discarding old ways of thinking and doing is essential for growth. - Unknown
  • Discarding the unnecessary is a sign of intelligence. - Unknown

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