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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless the scrapping of the park's last horse-drawn carriage marks the end of an era

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verb (1)

present participle of scrap

scrapping

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verb (2)

present participle of scrap
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Recent Examples of scrapping
Verb
Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea. 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 Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point? Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea. Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 After scrapping their initial funding bill negotiated by both parties in the House and Senate, House Republican leaders put forward their own proposal to keep the government open. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024 After scrapping their initial funding bill negotiated by both parties in the House and Senate, House Republican leaders put forward their own proposal to keep the government open. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024 The Packers are all but confirmed to make the postseason at 10-4, while the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both 8-6, are currently scrapping over the NFC West title. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 The Packers are all but confirmed to make the postseason at 10-4, while the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both 8-6, are currently scrapping over the NFC West title. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapping
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
Noun
  • Is the measurement and dumping of spices into a dish even five percent of the overall challenge?
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Unregulated dumping, wire burning, and the lack of safety equipment don’t meet Western environmental and labor standards.
    Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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  • Oud is also one of the longest-lasting ingredients perfumers have at their disposal.
    Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Warriors have multiple movable first-round draft picks and a few second-rounders at their disposal, and from Chicago's perspective, the deal would hinge on those assets.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Scrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapping. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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