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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But a judge swiftly tossed out those cases in November.
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Padilla and Hernandez toss out different accents – German (in which Storrie slugs a beer), Cajun, French, Shrek, Na’vi — even Shakespeare.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
When pressed, the executives either denied or avoided talking about using the most advanced technology to reject authorization requests or toss out claims.
—Darius Tahir, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The companies argue emissions are a national issue that should be heard in federal court, where similar suits have been tossed out.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Padilla and Hernandez toss out different accents – German (in which Storrie slugs a beer), Cajun, French, Shrek, Na’vi — even Shakespeare.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
When pressed, the executives either denied or avoided talking about using the most advanced technology to reject authorization requests or toss out claims.
—Darius Tahir, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The companies argue emissions are a national issue that should be heard in federal court, where similar suits have been tossed out.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Toss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss%20out. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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