as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
he flung away the used matchstick flinging off dirty clothes
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The Norwegian director balanced horror, humor and action with more panache in the films that put him on the map, Dead Snow and its sequel, which dumped Nazi zombies in mountain woodlands.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
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All studies confirm that San Diegans could save billions in coming decades by dumping for-profit San Diego Gas & Electric in favor of a public electric utility.—
Craig D. Rose,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Make sure to check the berries regularly for signs of spoilage and discard any moldy or mushy berries.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Someone invents the shipping container to make loading and unloading cargo at ports faster and easier.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said all weapons at the gun show were required to be checked, unloaded, and zip-tied to prevent loading.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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In her upcoming dark comedy, which will be released on April 10, Diaz—who plays Reeves’s best friend—will be ditching her signature lob in favor of waist-length long blonde waves.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tournament organizers immediately asked Day to ditch the vest for the rest of the week — and Day complied.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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With three games left, the Nets are losing ground on the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings in the race for the best odds, even as individual players keep stacking auditions that matter to their futures, whether that’s in Brooklyn or elsewhere.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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One day after they were pounded 14-2 in this World Series rematch, the Blue Jays extended their losing streak to six games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Year after year, for more than a decade, the Northern Irishman threw away chances at completing the career grand slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Arsenal will be painfully aware that no Premier League side can be underestimated, having thrown away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at bottom club Wolves in February.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Fling (off or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fling%20%28off%20or%20away%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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