1
as in dismissed
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in discarded
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
would you mind if I threw out that leftover pizza that's been in the fridge for two weeks?
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as in cast
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
he'll throw out any acting offers that don't meet his standards
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Recent Examples of threw out
Orlando Ribalta gave up a sacrifice fly to Nick Castellanos, but Miguel Andujar struck out looking and Ruiz threw out Song trying to steal to end the inning and keep it 3-2.
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ABC News, 31 May 2026
Last week, at the request of the Department of Justice, a federal appeals court threw out the convictions of four members of far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers, that was a militia involved in January 6.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Catcher Miguel Wong threw out a runner trying to steal second.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The former catcher was one of the six coaches fired last month following the team’s 10-17 start, so when the six Red Sox legends threw out their ceremonial first pitch, Martinez threw to current catcher Connor Wong instead of his former teammate.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Freddy Fermin threw out his fifth would-be base stealer last night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Their grandson threw out the first pitch of the game.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Davenport threw out Gonzalez stealing in the first.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 31 May 2026
Last week, at the request of the Department of Justice, a federal appeals court threw out the convictions of four members of far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers, that was a militia involved in January 6.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Catcher Miguel Wong threw out a runner trying to steal second.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The former catcher was one of the six coaches fired last month following the team’s 10-17 start, so when the six Red Sox legends threw out their ceremonial first pitch, Martinez threw to current catcher Connor Wong instead of his former teammate.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Freddy Fermin threw out his fifth would-be base stealer last night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Their grandson threw out the first pitch of the game.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Davenport threw out Gonzalez stealing in the first.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw out
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Detectives later found that the items had been discarded in a retention pond behind the restroom.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The stories below belong to 13 Black women who refused to be reduced to a statistic.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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Allen refused to unload the bike, which weighed roughly 300 pounds, according to court records.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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After one player from each team was ejected for throwing punches, Helix rallied from three runs down to defeat Covina 14-7 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regional Division 3 playoffs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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If an Islander isn’t chosen, this often means that they have been dumped from the island.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Good's body was dumped in the alleyway last Thursday when Liza Ridley took a Lyft from her home in Mayfair to Kensington, according to prosecutors.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The ceasefire hinged on an end to Hezbollah attacks, but the group was not party to the talks and its leader rejected the pact.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That ad, like the others, was rejected by WMATA, according to the lawsuit.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Threw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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