toss out
phrasal verb
tossed out; tossing out; tosses out
US
1
: to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, etc. : to throw (something) out
It's time to toss out those bananas.
Did you toss the newspapers out already?
2
: to refuse to accept or consider (something)
His testimony was tossed out by the judge.
3
: to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : to suggest
She tossed out a couple of ideas for improving the company's website.
4
: to force (someone) to leave a place
They tossed him out of the bar after he started a fight.
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The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was tossed out of the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday night before many viewers had even gotten settled on their couches.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The document is in opposition to a move last month by Costner, the production and lawyer Marty Singer to have the whole matter tossed out, or at least gutted.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
After joining fellow rookies Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner for an autograph session on the concourse near the main gate at Truist Field before the Charlotte Knights hosted the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, McNeeley hit the field to toss out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump addresses viral video of mysterious items being tossed out of White House window.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The document is in opposition to a move last month by Costner, the production and lawyer Marty Singer to have the whole matter tossed out, or at least gutted.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
After joining fellow rookies Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner for an autograph session on the concourse near the main gate at Truist Field before the Charlotte Knights hosted the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, McNeeley hit the field to toss out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump addresses viral video of mysterious items being tossed out of White House window.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toss out
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“Toss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss%20out. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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