as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
discard an old, torn sweater
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of discard
Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Gently twist a lemon peel over to the drink to release the oil and discard.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Employees discarded 15 gallons of pho broth because the food had not been cooled to safe temperatures within the proper time frame.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discard
Noun
Are the players wondering if owner Jed York is ready to end this era with a series of discards, which already started with the release of stalwart Arik Armstead in March?
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Gently twist a lemon peel over to the drink to release the oil and discard.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Consumers are urged not to eat the affected cookies and should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Employees discarded 15 gallons of pho broth because the food had not been cooled to safe temperatures within the proper time frame.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discard
Noun
-
The modern reject rejects the academic consensus on everything from the science of vaccines to the benefits of free trade.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Still, the rejects are legion: Amy Sedaris, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Carrey, Nick Kroll, Aubrey Plaza, John Goodman, Geena Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Andrea Martin, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Reubens.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Last week brought a frenzied trading session in the bond markets as investors dumped bonds overnight—sending the 30-year Treasury yield briefly above 5 percent.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Atmospheric rivers out West also tend to dump their heaviest rain over the open water in the Pacific, because the storms they’re associated with typically peak in strength there.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In a February cull of Pentagon school books, a picture book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the liberal icon who was the first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was placed under review for potential DEI content.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Featuring hundreds of reindeer skulls hung in a curtain, the installation commented on the cull decreed by the Norwegian Reindeer Herding Act, which goes against Sámi traditions.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Trump says Iran must ditch ‘concept of a nuclear weapon’ President Donald Trump on Monday once again reiterated that Iran must abandon any hope of obtaining a nuclear weapon as the U.S. prepares for more talks in less than a week.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Trump should ditch the tariffs, do some damage control with allies and reassert America as the center of global free trade.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Shipping containers on the MSC Livorno await unloading at the Port of Long Beach, California on March 5, 2025, one day after US President Donald Trump.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Another 45 minutes later, boxes of staples, MREs, and cases of water were being unloaded and distributed to the community, which had gone without these essentials for eight days.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Their firm rejection of federal government conditions also emphasizes autonomy's critical role in organizational health.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
-
The 6-foot-11 big man is logging averages of 19.2 points, 10.4 boards, 4.9 dimes, 1.1 swipes and 0.8 rejections across his 75 available contests.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
For instance, one study found that after losing a spouse, people tended to neglect their health—eating less nutritiously, skipping meals, drinking more alcohol, moving less, and sleeping less.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
-
McIlroy began with a double bogey and lost his two-shot lead in two holes.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Discard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discard. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share