ditched

VERB

get rid of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon discard dispose of dump forsake jettison junk scrap

STRONG

desert drop leave reject

WEAK

eighty-six throw away throw out throw overboard

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep retain save

STRONG

continue

WEAK

pick up

Example Sentences

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Markets tend to view digital assets as high risk volatile bets—cryptos long ago ditched any perception of being safe havens.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Chips and networking company Marvell Technology declined 5% and chip manufacturer Intel slid 3.8% as investors ditched artificial intelligence winners.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Former defence minister Al Carns and senior minister Darren Jones are both understood to be considering running, now former health secretary Wes Streeting has ditched his own bid.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Already this year, Yosemite National Park has ditched a reservation system, leading to enormous crowds in the valley and on nearby trails.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Oh God, Via,” said Mom, remembering now how she had completely ditched me last night.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio