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
As a hometown welcome, the winning couple also threw out a pitch to open a Red Sox game.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Before Saturday’s Yankees-Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium, Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Supreme Court threw out the convictions in 2020, and Trump at the time tweeted his congratulations to Christie, then a close ally.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
In 2006, the Supreme Court threw out a South Texas district for unlawfully diluting Latino voting strength after a mid‑decade redraw.
—Vince Perez, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
The ball caromed toward Hayes, who barehanded it and threw out the speedy Teodosio at first.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Kwan threw out Eric Wagaman at home plate in the sixth for his 11th outfield assist, which leads the majors.
—Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Last week, Superior Court Judge Robert Broadie threw out the remaining four men’s convictions after finding that a key witness had lied during her testimony, according to the AP, Fox 8 and NBC affiliate WXII.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Formula 1 insider James Hinchcliffe threw out some American drivers who Cadillac F1 should consider for their lineup.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Before Saturday’s Yankees-Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium, Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Supreme Court threw out the convictions in 2020, and Trump at the time tweeted his congratulations to Christie, then a close ally.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
In 2006, the Supreme Court threw out a South Texas district for unlawfully diluting Latino voting strength after a mid‑decade redraw.
—Vince Perez, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
The ball caromed toward Hayes, who barehanded it and threw out the speedy Teodosio at first.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Kwan threw out Eric Wagaman at home plate in the sixth for his 11th outfield assist, which leads the majors.
—Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Last week, Superior Court Judge Robert Broadie threw out the remaining four men’s convictions after finding that a key witness had lied during her testimony, according to the AP, Fox 8 and NBC affiliate WXII.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Formula 1 insider James Hinchcliffe threw out some American drivers who Cadillac F1 should consider for their lineup.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw out
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Spurs have, for now, dismissed takeover talk.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His previous criminal history includes two violations of an abuse prevention order and a charge of destruction of property, all of which have been dismissed.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This country has basically discarded them.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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In his work, Fifield-Perez’s interdisciplinary practice centers the materiality of paper ephemera, everyday self- documents discarded after having fulfilled their purpose.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In one practice, McCarthy refused to throw an easy short pass and opted instead to throw a deeper-developing route.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While there was plenty of blame to go around following the Giants' 21-6 loss, head coach Brian Daboll seemingly refused to point the finger at Wilson despite his underwhelming performance.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps records of the first chemical steps towards life were ejected into space and then fell onto the Moon, says Sephton.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Four passengers in the Mustang were ejected, and the driver was thrown into another seat, according to Ells.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The season will detail 10 different cases, including a Las Vegas journalist ambushed outside his residence, a body dumped in a NYC tunnel, and a mission to discover the identity of a victim found in the East River.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, they’re treated like sweet potatoes or cabbages, dumped by the dozen into large plastic bags, or piled into car trunks waiting for sale.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of the episodes released so far have addressed Chase's sobriety struggles, as well as Harvey's favoritism of him over his other grandchildren.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The club rejected her for lack of record.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combine uneven play with 11 penalties and that’s a cocktail even the Florida student section nauseously rejected.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Threw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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