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 Category 4 storm brought 140 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast before combining with a separate system, dumping over 30 inches of rain in parts of North Carolina over the span of a few days.
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Add three-quarters of the celery mixture to the potatoes and marinating liquid, dump in the mayo dressing, and gently stir to combine.
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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
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One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet!
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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The streets have been shut down around the venue, with trucks unloading equipment for the most anticipated wedding in recent memory.
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That meant ditching some of the traditional tools used in vehicle design, like the clay models used by car designers since the 1930s.
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Why singles are ditching dating apps Dating app fatigue is measurable.
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The Padres, meanwhile, have lost six straight and given up 66 runs over the last six days, the most in such a span in franchise history.
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But water also carries the potential for danger, and parents who have lost a child to drowning are begging families to use caution.
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Raw chicken and ground beef also had to be thrown away due to improper storing procedures.
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Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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