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Discard

usgb/dɪˈskɑːrd/Volume
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Not always trash

Discarding isn't limited to rubbish; it applies to anything unnecessary or unwanted.

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He discarded his old phone after getting a new one.
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Emotional weight

Discarding can carry an emotional impact when it relates to personal items.

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She discarded her old letters, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders.
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Figurative sense

It can be used figuratively to describe rejecting ideas or plans.

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The committee discarded our proposal in favor of a more traditional approach.
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