as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the dumping of last year's fashions by the garment manufacturers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in leaving
to end a usually intimate relationship with
all of her friends were surprised at how she just dumped him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in unloading
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
dump the trash on the curb and go back inside
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 dumping
Jessie Yeung, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Is the measurement and dumping of spices into a dish even five percent of the overall challenge?
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Residents of the Straus Houses began to immediately suspect 55-year-old Chad Irish, who lived two blocks away — especially after video of a man in a wheelchair dumping Williams’ body was widely seen on social media.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for dumping
Noun
The losses rack up through landing charges, fuel dumping, bomb disposal squad fees, and providing services for passengers including accommodation, alternate flights and refunds.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Is the measurement and dumping of spices into a dish even five percent of the overall challenge?
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
He was caught on surveillance video dumping the alleged murder weapon in front of the apartment, homicide investigators said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Residents of the Straus Houses began to immediately suspect 55-year-old Chad Irish, who lived two blocks away — especially after video of a man in a wheelchair dumping Williams’ body was widely seen on social media.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for dumping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumping
Noun
-
The abruptness of their removal from the facility, however, shouldn’t be mistaken for a broader lack of planning.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Phase two of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas broadly calls for the end of all hostilities, the terrorist group’s permanent removal from governing Gaza, and the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages by Hamas.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Suarez’s office did not promote the Miami-Dubai agreement in City Hall, leaving City Manager Art Noriega’s administration unaware of the memo for more than a year — until the Herald asked for a copy.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
His former girlfriend took the hard drive off to the local council rubbish disposal centre from where it was taken to a landfill site in Newport, Wales.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The explosions triggered an immediate police response, with officers and bomb disposal units combing the scene for evidence.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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
Verb
-
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
-
Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Dumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share