1
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
after the power outage we reluctantly chucked everything that had been sitting in the fridge
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2
as in leaving
to give up (a job or office)
I swear, I have half a mind to chuck this job and become a hermit!
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3
as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
chucked a wad of paper at his friend's back
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Recent Examples of chucking
Instead of chucking that big portable steamer into your bag, or worrying yourself about the availability of an ironing board at your destination, consider stocking up on wrinkle-free travel clothes instead.
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
If blood is that, then attending someone else’s Thanksgiving, or just chucking it and going to a movie, is the default.
—Cathie Beck, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Oldacre finds the line after chucking up a shot at the final seconds of the quarter but misses both.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
Branch was fined $23,186 earlier this season for chucking Tucker Kraft’s helmet in a Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Life is actually like just chucking lemons at me right now.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These strong arms are also used for building dens, chucking shells, competing for mates, and more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead of chucking your hair dryer and cord under the sink, Adriana Aziz of Maid for You recommends making use of the cabinet’s vertical space.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Hurts punctuated one score by chucking the ball into the stands and shrugging his shoulders much like his friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, who received a nice ovation when he was shown on the big screen.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
If blood is that, then attending someone else’s Thanksgiving, or just chucking it and going to a movie, is the default.
—Cathie Beck, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Oldacre finds the line after chucking up a shot at the final seconds of the quarter but misses both.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
Branch was fined $23,186 earlier this season for chucking Tucker Kraft’s helmet in a Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Life is actually like just chucking lemons at me right now.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These strong arms are also used for building dens, chucking shells, competing for mates, and more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead of chucking your hair dryer and cord under the sink, Adriana Aziz of Maid for You recommends making use of the cabinet’s vertical space.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Hurts punctuated one score by chucking the ball into the stands and shrugging his shoulders much like his friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, who received a nice ovation when he was shown on the big screen.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chucking
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lately on TikTok, people have been dumping frozen orange juice concentrate into blenders alongside Greek yogurt, bananas, and other fridge and pantry staples to recreate the viral Orange Julius smoothie.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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For years, younger generations have flocked to big cities for better job opportunities, leaving a dwindling elderly population in rural villages.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Six Central and North American teams scratched, leaving Cuba to qualify.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Let the masks sit for 10 minutes under the eyes, discarding after use and patting in excess serum.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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She is accused of killing her 39-year-old boyfriend, David Carter, dismembering him then discarding his body parts along I-75 near Hancock, Ohio in September 2018.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Moore has made her first statement hire since quitting the BBC to join The Crown producer Left Bank.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ariana Grande is opening up about nearly quitting music.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Instead of tossing your cords into your carry-on and hoping for the best, keep your tech essentials organized with this compact $10 electronics organizer from Fyy.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Montana State players jumped around at midfield, some tossing their helmets, to celebrate the team’s first national championship since 1984.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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And Gen Zers are leading the charge in ditching paper for plastic.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Weekends have a different vibe altogether — wedding parties, Bay Area couples ditching the Central Valley heat, city dwellers chasing a calmer scene.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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On a recent morning in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee blows on an imaginary pair of dice before hurling them to the ground.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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As both sides scream at each other, a female customer is seen hurling a fallen burger at one of the employees, the outlet reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Chucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chucking. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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