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eighty-sixing

The word “eighty-sixing” has 4 syllables: eight-y-six-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈeɪti sɪksɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for eighty-sixing?

In the thesaurus, “eighty-sixing” has 39 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eighty-sixing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eighty-sixing

Antonyms for eighty-sixing

  • adopting
  • embracing
  • employing
  • holding
  • holding back
  • keeping
  • retaining
  • taking on
  • using
  • utilizing

Meanings of eighty-sixing

  • verb
    1. To cancel an order for food.
    2. To remove an item from the menu.
    3. To remove or eject, as a disruptive customer.
    4. To throw out; discard.

Example Sentences

  • The manager is eighty-sixing the outdated policies to improve efficiency in the office.
  • Due to the lack of interest, the event planner decided on eighty-sixing the less popular activities.
  • The team was busy eighty-sixing old software versions to make room for the latest updates.
  • After reviewing the inventory, they started eighty-sixing items that were no longer selling.
  • The restaurant is eighty-sixing certain menu items that are not performing well.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eighty-sixing, such as: abandoning, abdicating, abolishing, adopting, annihilating, cashiering, chucking.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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