
Discard
Not always trash
Discarding isn't limited to rubbish; it applies to anything unnecessary or unwanted.

He discarded his old phone after getting a new one.
Emotional weight
Discarding can carry an emotional impact when it relates to personal items.

She discarded her old letters, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders.
Figurative sense
It can be used figuratively to describe rejecting ideas or plans.

The committee discarded our proposal in favor of a more traditional approach.
Compare with
AbandonCast asideDismissDispose ofEliminateJettisonRejectScrutinize
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