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noun

Definition of discardsnext
plural of discard
as in culls
something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others toss all of your discards in the garbage

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verb

present tense third-person singular of discard
as in dumps
to get rid of as useless or unwanted discard an old, torn sweater

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  1. dumps
  2. seconds
  3. loses
  4. abandons
Verb
  • Rip dumps the body in the same place the Duttons have always dumped bodies.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of dumps
Noun
  • According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For Circuit, complete 8 to 12 reps of the first exercise; rest for 60 to 90 seconds before going on to the second exercise.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of seconds
Verb
  • If just one of those teams loses, and the Colts win Sunday, there is still hope.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Forced out of the presidential race, exposed as senile, his VP then loses, and the pardon of his son causes widespread bipartisan outrage.
    Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of loses
Verb
  • On June 14 Putin had said Russia would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks only if Ukraine withdraws from the four oblasts, abandons plans to join NATO, and recognizes Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • His ability to do this in perpetuity is questionable; Russian victory is inevitable only if the West abandons Ukraine.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of abandons
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